George Young brings 30-plus years of extensive public sector experience as a trusted, reliable and confidential advisor to three prime ministers, numerous cabinet ministers and leaders of political parties at the provincial and federal levels of government.
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.
Michael Barton has nearly 30 years of experience as a strategic executive and advisor in public affairs, media relations, issues management, and marketing communications. Michael worked as vice president and group leader of the federal procurement division in a national consulting firm, as well as fifteen years at Lockheed Martin Canada as the public affairs and communications leader.
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.
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.