Guy W. Giorno is a lawyer practicing corporate governance, corporate social responsibility law. Guy W. has been licensed for 35 years. Guy W. practices at Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP in Toronto, ON and 1 other location.
Clients benefit from Guy's significant experience in public sector ethics, conflict-of-interest codes, accountability legislation (including freedom of information law), lobbyist registration law and election and election finance law. He is also versed in strategic communication, crisis communication and issue management and stakeholder relations.
During the 1990s he routinely represented public-sector institutions (respondents) in freedom of information appeals. Guy now focuses on compliance and best practices (helping institutions to achieve greater transparency and accountability) and on helping requesters to exercise their rights to obtain government records under freedom of information/access to information legislation.
Before joining the firm, Guy served as chief of staff and legal counsel to the 22nd Premier of the Province of Ontario. He founded and until 2008 he was the first national director of our Government Relations and Ethics group.
Guy's skill in writing has been recognized in two separate Ovation Awards conferred by the International Association of Business Communicators (Toronto). Much sought-after as a speaker, he has delivered presentations and speeches to numerous audiences and organizations. His analysis appears frequently in the media, including but not limited to Advisor.ca Daily News, The Bottom Line, Briefly Speaking, CBC Metro Morning, CBC Newsworld, Education Today, CFRA's Michael Harris Live, CIUT, CKNW's Nightline BC, Charles Adler OnLine, Global TV's Focus Ontario, The Globe and Mail (Canada's national newspaper), The Hill Times, Hour Town (Pulse 24), The Lawyers Weekly, the Michael Coren Show, the National Post, News Talk 1010 (CFRB), Rhonda Live, Summit Magazine, TVO's Studio Two, the Toronto Star (Canada's largest circulation newspaper, where he used to write a weekly public affairs column), urc Investigates, Voice of the Province and the Western Standard.
Experience
August 11, 2011
Ontario Hospital Association
Ontario Hospital Association completes FIPPA toolkit
2006 through 2009
Re City of Toronto, Orders MO-2135-I, MO-2226, MO-2275, MO-2282-I, MO-2389, MO-2396-F (Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario)
October 27, 2009
Re City of Toronto, Final Order MO-2468-F (Information and Privacy Commissioner/Ontario)
Giorno wins Toronto Freedom of Information appeal
Hands Off Our Lights Coalition and Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association
Hands Off Our Lights Coalition and Greater Toronto Electrical Contractors Association fight sale of Toronto street lights
Wrongly accused printing company restored to vendors' list
The Coalition of Ontario Pharmacy
Coalition of Ontario Pharmacy succeeds in campaign to change proposed Transparent Drug System for Patients Act (Bill 102)
Legislators file and defend complaints under Members' Integrity Act
Wellington County Board of Education
Saraga v. Wellington County Board of Education, [1995] O.J. No. 1693 Ontario Court of Justice (General Division)
Pembroke Poice Services Board
Pembroke (City) Police Services Board v. Kidder, 22 O.R. (3d) 663 (Div. Ct.)
Wellington County Board of Education
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation v. Wellington County Board of Education and Information and Privacy Commissioner (Ont. Div. Ct. File No. 407/93)
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Re Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital and O.N.A. (1993), 34 L.A.C. (4th) 315
Town of Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst (Town) v. Ontario (Information and Privacy Commissioner) (1993), 13 O.R. (3d) 531, 49 C.P.R. (3d) 550 (Div. Ct.)
Glengarry Memorial Hospital
Glengarry Memorial Hospital v. Ontario (Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal) (1993), 99 D.L.R. (4th) 706 (Ont. Div. Ct.)
Town of Gravenhurst
McColl v. Gravenhurst (Town), [1993] O.J. No. 1132 (Ont. Gen. Div., Assessment Officer)
Glengarry Memorial Hospital
Glengarry Memorial Hospital v. Ontario (Pay Equity Hearings Tribunal) (1993), 99 D.L.R. (4th) 682, 9 Admin. L.R. (2d) 61 (Ont. Div. Ct.)
Oshawa General Hospital
Re Oshawa General Hospital and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 45 (1992), 30 L.A.C. (4th) 287
Electrical Power Systems Construction Association and Ontario Hydro
Electrical Power Systems Construction Association and Ontario Hydro, Re I.B.E.W. Local 1788, [1991] O.L.R.B. Rep. July 832
News
March 8, 2012, The Ottawa Citizen mentions Guy Giorno's attendance of the Government Innovation Conference-The Rob Ford Factor, Lessons For Canadian Municipalities
"What we can learn from Rob Ford" by David Reevely, The Ottawa Citizen
December 9, 2011, Carleton Newsroom mentions Guy Giorno's designation as a Fellow of Carleton University's unique political management program
"Carleton Celebrates First Semester of Unique Political Management Program," Carleton Newsroom
December 7, 2011, CBC Radio One interviews Guy Giorno in Saskatchewan about the province's proposed lobbyist registry
"Lobbyist registry in Saskatchewan," CBC Radio One
December 3, 2011, The Ottawa Citizen mentions Guy Giorno's contribution to the debate surrounding the City of Ottawa's lobbyist bylaw
"Lobbyist Bylaw: Translation Please" by Ken Gray, The Ottawa Citizen
December 2, 2011, Guy Giorno is mentioned in Metro newspaper about his intervention during a debate discussing the Ottawa lobbying registry
"Debate tackles proposed lobbyist registry" by Steve Collins, Metro
December 1, 2011, Guy Giorno's recommendations concerning the City of Ottawa's lobbyist legislation are posted on The Ottawa Citizen
"Ottawa lobbyist Law in brief: Guy Giorno's recommendations," The Ottawa Citizen
December 1, 2011, The Ottawa Citizen mentions Guy Giorno in relation to the penalties applicable to lobbyists who contravene the City of Ottawa's lobbying bylaw
"Everyone supports lobby registry as long as it doesn't apply to them" by Joanne Chianello, The Ottawa Citizen
December 1, 2011, The Ottawa Citizen mentions Guy Giorno, who commented on the City of Ottawa's lobbying bylaw
"City of Ottawa to take another crack at lobbying bylaw" by David Reevely, The Ottawa Citizen
November 23, 2011, Guy Giorno is interviewed on CBC's Ottawa Morning radio show regarding the City of Ottawa's proposed lobbying disclosure by-law and lobbyist registry
"Guy Giorno on Lobbying," Ottawa Morning - CBC
October 20, 2011, Healthy Debate features a video presentation of Guy Giorno who talks about health care in Canada and the attachment of Canadians to the current health care system
"The Future of the Federal Health Transfer" by Terrence Sullivan & Karen Born, Healthy Debate
October 14, 2011, SunNews interviews Guy Giorno on the influence of lobbyists in the political process
"A look at lobbyists," SunNews
September 15, 2011, Avoid Troubles: Election-time Reminder of Political Contribution Rules
July 25, 2011, Guy Giorno's op-ed on the creation of a registry of municipal lobbyists in Ottawa published in the Ottawa Business Journal
"Proposed lobbyist registry only a start" by Guy Giorno, Ottawa Business Journal
July 22, 2011, Guy Giorno's commentary on the need for a lobbying law in Prince Edward Island is published in the Guardian
"Taxpayers deserve to know who's influencing government" by Guy Giorno, The Guardian
July 21, 2011, Guy Giorno's article about the need for a lobbying law in the Yukon is published in the Yukon News
"It's time for a lobbyist law" by Guy Giorno, Yukon News
July 14, 2011, Fasken Martineau lawyers available to comment on key issues of concern to Ottawa businesses
July 14, 2011, Guy Giorno is interviewed by the CBC about the City of Ottawa's proposed lobbyist registry
"Ottawa to introduce municipal lobby registry," CBC News Canada
July 11, 2011, Guy Giorno is quoted in The StarPhoenix about the need for a lobbyist registry in Saskatchewan
"Lobby registry proposed" by James Wood, The StarPhoenix
July 5, 2011, Guy Giorno's commentary on Manitoba's Lobbying Act is published in the Winnipeg Sun
"1,000 days and counting" by Guy W. Giorno, Winnipeg Sun
June 30, 2011, Guy Giorno is interviewed on CBC radio in Saskatchewan about the lack of a lobbying law in Saskatchewan
"Lobbying in Saskatchewan" by Guy Giorno, CBC Radio Canada
June 30, 2011, Guy Giorno is quoted in The StarPhoenix's editorial about the need for a lobbying Act in Saskatchewan
"Bring in law on lobbying," The StarPhoenix
June 30, 2011, Guy Giorno's article about the need for a lobbying law in Saskatchewan is published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix
"Lobbying law overdue in Sask" by Guy Giorno, The StarPhoenix
June 20, 2011, Guy Giorno is featured on CBC.ca for his critique of New Brunswick's lobbyist Act
"Lobbyist law would be weakest in Canada: Giorno," CBC
June 8, 2011, Guy Giorno is quoted in iPolitics about the lobbying rules in Canada
"Lobby watchdog needs teeth: Giorno" by Emily Senger, iPolitics.ca
June 8, 2011, Guy Giorno's commentary on New Brunswick's lobbying act is published in The Telegraph Journal
"Tighten N.B.'s law on lobbying," by Guy Giorno, Telegraph Journal
May 5, 2011, After Toronto and Montréal, Fasken Martineau takes its legal Symposium to the Nation's Capital
January 31, 2011, Guy Giorno's opinion editorial is published on The Hill's Congress Blog
"Taking a page from Canada's lobbying laws" by Guy Giorno, The Hill
January 14, 2011, Fasken Martineau lawyer appointed as fellow with the University of Toronto
Guy Giorno takes on new academic responsibilities while practicing with Fasken Martineau.
January 5, 2011, The Globe and Mail, CTV, Financial Post, The Gazette and Droit-Inc talk about Guy Giorno
"Giorno rejoins Fasken" by Julius Melnitzer, Financial Post
"Bay Street rainmaker switches trains," CTV News
"Rainmaker switches trains - and brings some high-profile clients," The Globe and Mail
"Conservative government advisor Guy Giorno returns to Fasken" by Kathryn Leger, The Gazette
"Retour au bercail pour un ex de Fasken" by Agnès Wojciechowicz, Droit-Inc
January 4, 2011, Welcome Home! Guy Giorno returns to practice with Fasken Martineau
Former Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada is joining the corporate governance practice group
April 2008, Fasken Martineau receives 2008 IABC Ovation awards
March 3, 2008, Guy Giorno quoted in Hill Times article on opinion from federal Lobbyists Registrar
February 11, 2008, Guy Giorno quoted in The Toronto Star on Toronto Lobbyist Registry
January 21, 2008, Guy Giorno quoted in the National Post on new federal Lobbying Regulations
January 14, 2008, Guy Giorno quoted in Hill Times on new federal Lobbying Regulations
January 4, 2008, Guy Giorno quoted in Canadian Press article on proposed new lobbying regulations
December 18, 2007, Guy Giorno interviewed on municipal government relations
November 26,2007, Guy Giorno quoted in Globe and Mail article on Toronto's lobbying by-law
November 15, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in National Post story on Freedom of Information
November 13, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in Globe and Mail column on Toronto Lobbying By-law
November 12, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in National Post story on Toronto Lobbyist Registry
September 27, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted on Alberta lobbying law in the Edmonton Journal
August 24, 2007, Lobbying law expert Guy Giorno comments on Alberta Lobbyists Act
August 4, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in Globe and Mail article on municipal government transparency
August 3, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in National Post article on Toronto lobbyist registry
July 5, 2007, Fasken Martineau lobbying law expert cited as authority in international report
July 2, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in Globe and Mail article on Toronto lobbyist registry
January 29, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted on Lobbyists' Code of Conduct in The Hill Times
January 9, 2007, Guy Giorno quoted in Globe and Mail on freedom of information
November 2006, Guy Giorno quoted on lobbyist registration law in article in The Bottom Line
October 4, 2006, Guy Giorno urges stronger Federal Lobbying Law
October 3, 2006, Guy Giorno quoted on federal lobbying law in the Ottawa Sun
October 2, 2006, Guy Giorno quoted on federal lobbying law in The Hill Times
September 25, 2006, Guy Giorno quoted in The Hill Times on lobbyist registration law
September 7, 2006, Guy Giorno quoted on lobbyist registration in The Globe and Mail
June 13, 2006, Guy Giorno quoted in The Globe and Mail on government transparency
February 27, 2006, Guy Giorno is quoted in the Western Standard on lobbyist registration law
June 27, 2002, Fasken Martineau recruits Giorno to launch Strategic Counsel Practice
Publications
February 22, 2012, Letter to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of the House of Commons regarding the Lobbying Act
Letter to the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics of the House of Commons regarding the Lobbying Act
November 24, 2011, City of Ottawa Considers Sweeping Lobbying Disclosure Law: Impact on Businesses, Non-Profits and Neighbourhood Groups
Lobbying Law Bulletin
November 9, 2011, Crack-Down on Unregistered Lobbying: Federal Investigations Clarify Law for Companies, Associations, Indian Bands, Consultants
Lobbying Law Bulletin
October 17, 2011, Canada is the Model on Lobbying
London Evening Standard
September 12, 2011, Election-Time Reminder of Political Contribution Rules
Election Law Bulletin
August 11, 2011, Hospital Freedom of Information (FOI) Toolkit: A Guide to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Ontario Hospital Association
February 18, 2011, Lobbying Investigation Reports Show Ethical Rules Are Being Enforced
Corporate Governance Bulletin
January 21, 2011, Legislation Changes Lobbyist, Expense Reporting and Procurement Rules for Hospitals, LHINs and Other Public Sector Organizations
Health Law Bulletin
May 2008, New Federal Lobbying Act in Force July 2: CEOs Face Increased Potential Liability
National Government Relations and Ethics Practice Group Bulletin
November 2007, Should your Hospital Implement a Public Disclosure Policy?
Health Law Bulletin
Fall 2007, Best Practices for Community Engagement
OHA Governance Update
August 24, 2007, Letter to Alberta Legislative Assembly, Standing Committee on Government Services concerning Bill 1, the Lobbyists Act
August 24, 2007, Making a Strong Law Even Stronger: Submission to the Alberta Legislative Assembly, Standing Committee on Government Services concerning Bill 1, the Lobbyists Act
May 10, 2007, Legal Implications of Lobbying by Charities
April 19, 2007, Government Relations Considerations of Ancillary Revenue Generation in Hospitals
March 27, 2007, We need universal lobbying rules in Ottawa
March 9, 2007, Toronto, where the lobbyists roam freely
October 4, 2006, Strengthening Bill C-2 to promote Accountability, Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying
September 27, 2006, Lobbyists Registration Act (Lobbying Act): From Registration to Regulation
June 28 2006, Tax-funded partisanship
National Post article
June 12, 2006, Toward a Tough Lobbying Control By-Law in Toronto
June 12, 2006, Act needs to be stronger to curb lobbyists at City Hall
National Post article
June 7, 2006, The Lawyer-Lobbyists: Representing Foreign States
May 3, 2006, Strengthening Bill 53 to Support a Lobbying Control Framework in Toronto
April 2006, The Federal Accountability Act, the Conflict of Interest Act and new federal lobbying rules: implications for corporate CEOs and everyone doing business or communicating with the federal government
Strategic Counsel Bulletin
April 2006, Legal and Ethical Implications of Lobbying by Lawyers
February 14, 2006, Staying on the Right Side of the Law: How to Keep Your Federal and Provincial Lobbying Above Board
February 14, 2006, Ten Tips for Navigating the Government Relations Legislative Environment
January 23 2006, Canadian voters choose Conservatives to form new government
Fasken Martineau Canada Report
January 2006, Leasing lives on: Toronto's MFP scandal provides lessons
December 5, 2005, The Federal Lobbyist Registration Act: Impact on corporations and organizations
November 22, 2005, Comments on Implementation of the Recommendations of the Bellamy Inquiry
November 14, 2005, Federal Economic Update
Fasken Martineau Alert
October 24, 2005, Lobbyist registration: dispelling the myths
An edited version of this commentary appeared in the National Post, October 24, 2005, p. A19, beneath the headline, "Lobbying for dummies"
October 13, 2005, Public Perception and Political Will: Overcoming obstacles to public-private partnerships in Canada
October 2005, Court Upholds Employer Liability to Pay Ontario Health Premium Tax
Fasken Martineau Alert
September 30, 2005, Lobbyist registration helps transparency
The Lawyers Weekly
September 27, 2005, Municipal Lobbyist Registration
An edited version of this commentary appeared in The Globe and Mail, September 27, 2005, p.A19, beneath the headline, "Register this: It takes two to lobby"
September 20, 2005, Critical changes to the Federal Lobbyist Registration Act
September 20, 2005, Reputation and Ethics: The legal issues
September 15, 2005, Changes to the Lobbyists Registration Act: Dealing with the grey areas
September 2005, Changes to the Lobbyist Registration Act (Canada) now in force
August 16, 2005, The Ethical Council: Conflict Codes, Lobbyist Registration and Other Best Practices for Councils and Councillors
August 2005, If I knew what to expect then it wouldn't be a crisis! Preparing and planning for the unknown
June 20, 2005, Private Health Insurance for Medically Necessary Services
Appeared in The Globe and Mail, p. A19, with the title "Supreme Court or no Supreme Court, the Canada Health Act is not what's stopping private health insurance"
June 2005, Corporate CEOs must now file lobbyist reports. Change effective June 20.
Fasken Martineau Alert
June 2005, Les premiers dirigeants de personnes morales doivent dorénavant fournir des déclarations de lobbyistes. La modification entrera en vigueur le 20 juin.
June 2005, Lobbying in Canada/Lobbyisme au Canada
April 2005, Political contribution, campaign spending limits rise in time for election
Fasken Martineau Alert
March 2005, Municipal Mergers: A Case Study of Municipal Amalgamation in Ontario, 1996-2001
February 23, 2005, Liberal government minority budget - a balanced balancing act
Fasken Martineau Canada Report
January 2005, Future of Internet Pharmacies is Uncertain
Health Law Bulletin
January 2005, Who pays Ontario Health Premium Tax? Dispute escalates
Law & Governance
November 2004, Who Pays Ontario Health Premium Tax? Dispute Escalates
Fasken Martineau Alert - Also published in Law & Governance, Vol. 9, No.1, at 1-5 (2005)
July 2004, Ontario government invites major private-sector role in infrastructure
Fasken Martineau Canada Report
July 20, 2004, Canada's new Cabinet places emphasis on cities, Western Canada
Fasken Martineau Canada Report
June 2004, Canadian voters re-elect Liberals to minority government
Fasken Martineau Canada Report
June 26, 2004, Should the Governor General be able to Fire a Prime Minister?
June 3, 2004, Political promises: easier to break than make
Commentary on section 550 of Canada Elections Act, National Post
May 18, 2004, Supreme Court of Canada upholds restrictions on communications by non-politicians
Fasken Martineau Alert
May 14, 2004, Pending federal election will be subject to new financing rules
Fasken Martineau Alert
February 13, 2004, Governing from the Centre
January 22, 2004, Practical Approaches to Crisis Management
November 25, 2003, Public-Private Partnerships: Developments Across Canada
November 20, 2003, New Ontario government unveils details of action plan
Government Relations Bulletin
November 5, 2003, Saskatchewan voters re-elect NDP with slimmest majority
Government Relations Bulletin
October 2003, Election of Ontario Liberals Heralds Active, Ambitious Health Agenda
Health Law Bulletin
October 2003, Political Agenda for the Next Year ... and Beyond
October 2003, U.S. Drug Import Bill Has Serious Implications for Canada
Fasken Martineau Alert - Canadian Law Newsletter (Winter 2004) Volume XL, No. 1, 35-38
July 11, 2003, 'Life settlements' will give consumers more options
The Lawyers Weekly
May 20, 2003, Courts, Government and the People's Constitution
February 4, 2003, Lobbyists Registration Act (Ontario)
Sept 15, 2000, Judicial Activism and the Constitution
Canada Watch, Vol. 8, No. 1-3
November 10, 1998, Crisis Legislative Drafting: Tips for All Players
November/December 1993, Ten Steps to Responding to Privacy Complaints
5:5 Education Today 28
Presentations
March 8, 2012, Reform of the Interest Arbitration Process
Government Innovation Conference, Municipal Taxpayer Advocacy Group, Ottawa, Ontario
December 9, 2011, Health Care Communications: Freedom of Information & Reputation Management
Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario
December 1, 2011, Supporting Ottawa's New Lobbyist Registry: Making a Strong Proposal Even Stronger
Presentation to the Governance Renewal Sub-Committee, Ottawa, Ontario
November 18, 2011, The Ethics of Lobbying
SPPA Speaker Series, Carleton University School of Public Policy and Administration, Ottawa, Ontario
November 11, 2011, Canadian Government and Politics
First Wave, Toronto, Ontario
October 4, 2011, The Federal-Provincial Tax Transfers are Set to Expire in 2014 - What Next?
Tax Transfer Roundtable, University of Toronto School of Public Policy & Governance and the Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation, Toronto, Ontario
September 23, 2011, Ontario Provincial Election Seminar, Toronto, Ontario
September 23, 2011, Understanding Health Care Politics
Fall Health Care Governance Forum, Ontario Hospital Association, Toronto, Ontario
September 22, 2011, Canadian Lobbying Law Seminar
Lobbyist Registration and Legal Compliance - Keeping Up with the Changing Rules, Toronto, Ontario
September 13, 2011, Canadian Lobbying Law Seminar
Lobbyist Registration and Legal Compliance - Keeping Up with the Changing Rules, Ottawa, Ontario
August 4, 2011, Managing Public Affairs in the New Era of Accountability and Transparency
FIPPA and Implications for Hospital Communicators, Ontario Hospital Association, Ottawa, Ontario
May 11, 2011, Ottawa Fasken Martineau Symposium (1st Edition)
Fasken Martineau Institute, Ottawa, Ontario
April 27, 2011, Toronto Fasken Martineau Symposium (1st Edition)
Fasken Martineau Institute, Toronto, Ontario
October 15, 2010, Themes and Trends in Lobbying Legislation: A Cross-Jurisdictional Analysis
Lobbying, Government Relations and Ethics, Osgoode Professional Development Conference, Toronto, Ontario
April 13, 2010, Compliance with the Access to Information Act
Standing Committee on Access to Information Act, Ottawa, Ontario
May 26 and June 5, 2008, Countdown to Compliance - Federal Lobbying Act and Regulations ... Are You Ready? (Part II)
Government Relations & Ethics Seminar, Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario
May 14, 2008, Hospitals and Voluntary Access to Information Policies
Hospitals and Foundations Seminar Series, Toronto, Ontario
February 25, 2008, Government Procurement: When Selling Becomes Lobbying: The Impact of Accountability Law, Toronto, Ontario
February 22, 2008, Toronto's New Lobbying By-Law Takes Effect February 11: Are You Ready?, Toronto, Ontario
November 23, 2007, Canadian Lobbying Law: What In-House Counsel Need to Know, Toronto, Ontario
November 8, 2007, Failure to Implement the Lobbying By-Law: Submission to Government Management Committee
Toronto City Council, Toronto, Ontario
November 6, 2007, Federal Accountability Act and New Developments in the Law of Lobbying, Victoria, British Columbia
October 15, 2007, Ontario Hospital Association Conference: Through the Looking Glass - The Next Frontier of Accountability and Transparency in Health Care, Toronto, Ontario
September 6-7, 2007, The Ontario Hospital Association Health Care Leadership Summit 2007, Huntsville, Ontario
May 23, 2007, Seminar - Beyond the Rhetoric: Making Sense of Toronto's New Lobbying By-Law, Toronto, Ontario
April 19, 2007, Hospitals and Foundations Seminar Series: Ancillary Revenue Generation in Hospitals, Toronto, Ontario
January 10 and 11, 2007, Canada's New Lobbying Act: Are You Ready?, Ottawa, Ontario / Toronto, Ontario
December 5, 2006, The Federal Lobbyists Registration Act: Impact on Corporations and Organizations, Calgary, Alberta
November 6-8, 2006, OHA HealthAchieve 2006, Toronto, Ontario
October 24, 2006, Canada's Lobbying Law: Grey Areas, Best Practices and Ensuring Compliance, Toronto, Ontario
October 2006, Lobbyist? Just who are you calling a Lobbyist?: Complying with the Federal Lobbyists Registration Act
October 4, 2006, Strengthening Bill C-2 to promote Accountability, Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying
September 27, 2006, Lobbyists Registration Act (Lobbying Act): From Registration to Regulation, Ottawa, Ontario
June 12, 2006, Toward a Tough Lobbying Control By-Law in Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
June 7, 2006, The Lawyer-Lobbyists: Representing Foreign States, Toronto, Ontario
June 5, 2006, Letter to Members of the Ontario Legislative Assembly concerning Bill 53, the Stronger City of Toronto for a Stronger Ontario Act
May 3, 2006, Strengthening Bill 53 to Support a Lobbying Control Framework in Toronto
March 24, 2006, Local Health Integration Networks and Community Engagement
Ontario Hospital Association Forum, Toronto, Ontario
March 10, 2006, Best Practices for Government Employees
March 6, 2006, Cross-Border Issues and Canada's New Government, New York, New York
February 23, 2006, Canada's 2006 Federal Election: How and Why Canadians Chose As They Did
Remarks to Public Affairs Association of Canada, Federal Election Post-Mortem
February 20, 2006, A New Government for Canada
Presentation to Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association, Toronto, Ontario
February 14, 2006, Staying on the Right Side of the Law: How to Keep Your Federal and Provincial Lobbying Above Board, Ottawa, Ontario
February 14, 2006, Ten Tips for Navigating the Government Relations Legislative Environment, Ottawa, Ontario
January 31, 2006, Canada's 39th Parliament - Policies, Priorities & Plans, Toronto, Ontario
December 5, 2005, Canada's Lobbyists Registration Act, Calgary, Alberta
November 22, 2005, Comments on Implementation of the Recommendations of the Bellamy Inquiry, Toronto, Ontario
November 8, 2005, The Good Fight: Tales of a Foot Soldier in the Common Sense Revolution, Calgary, Alberta
October 13, 2005, Public-private partnerships forum, Toronto, Ontario
September 20, 2005, Critical Changes to the Federal Lobbyists Registration Act
September 20, 2005, Reputation and Ethics: The Legal Issues, Toronto, Ontario
September 15-16, 2005, Summit Institute Conference: Risky Business: Public Trust, Ethics & Dealing with the Government, Ottawa, Ontario
June 2, 2005, OBA Seminar: In the hot seat: Key issues in crisis management for in-house counsel, Toronto, Ontario
November 10, 1998, Presentation to Legislative Drafting: Getting Results (Crisis Management and the Legislative Drafter)
Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, Ottawa, Ontario
March 25, 1994, Hide and Seek: Current Issues in Freedom of Information and Privacy Law
Canadian Bar Association, Toronto, Ontario
January 20, 1994, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly, Toronto, Ontario
February 19-20, 1993, Freedom of Information and its Impact on Collective Bargaining
Ontario Public School Boards Association, Toronto, Ontario
Membership/Affiliations
· Member, Canadian Centre for Ethics & Corporate Policy
· Member, International Association of Business Communicators
· Member, BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association
· Member, The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies
Honours and Awards
· Distinguished Alumni Award, Toronto Catholic District School Board (2001)
· 2008 OVATION Award of Excellence for Writing, International Association of Business Communicators/Toronto
· 2008 OVATION Award of Merit for Writing, International Association of Business Communicators/Toronto
· 2008 OVATION Award of Merit forGovernment Relations (team award), International Association of Business Communicators/Toronto
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