Tony Battista enjoyed a distinguished career in the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian defence industry. Tony joined the Canadian Armed Forces as a Private in 1974 and retired in 2014 with the rank of Colonel. During this time, he served in the Military Police and held several command and staff positions. He also served as Business Manager for the Federal Government for IBM.
Doug Thomas enjoyed a 28-year career as the National Director for the Navy League of Canada. He currently serves as Managing Director for St. John Ambulance’s Federal District Council.
Wendy Cumming is a respected senior executive and veteran communications strategist with experience in strategic positioning, crisis and issues management, media outreach, project management, facilitation and presentations to leadership teams, and instructional sessions with staff to guide program implementation.
Anthony Furey is a strategic thinker and media executive with significant digital communications experience. He previously worked as a journalist, TV and radio host and senior editor, with his work appearing in major publications in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Meili Faille is an expert in public policy and strategic communications, with over 35 years of experience in government relations, advanced technologies, and public affairs. She has held key roles at all three levels of government, including the Prime Minister’s Office and various positions within ministerial cabinets.
Tony has had a long and distinguished career in politics, law, and business spanning four decades. Tony served as a Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2019 and a member of the provincial legislature in Ontario from 1995 to 2003.
The Hon. Geoff Regan is an expert in public policy and parliamentary procedure, having served for 24 years as Member of Parliament for Halifax West, as Speaker of the House of Commons from 2015 to 2019, and as Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard from 2003 to 2006.
Hélène Chalifour Scherrer is an accomplished executive, leader and mentor with a wealth of corporate and professional experience. Hélène served as Minister of Canadian Heritage and later as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Paul Martin.
The Honourable Don Boudria, P.C. brings 40 years of unprecedented knowledge and political experience as a cabinet minister, parliamentarian and House of Commons procedural expert, as well as 17 years as a senior associate at one of the largest international government relations firms in Ottawa.
Hugues Théorêt has over 30 years of experience in government relations, media relations, politics and journalism. Hugues worked as a journalist in Quebec before holding various political positions beginning in 1993, including serving as press attaché and a parliamentary affairs advisor.