With more than ten years experience as a senior government relations practitioner, Don provides his clients with an in-depth understanding of the Federal Government’s policy development and legislative procedures and how to influence them to achieve their objectives.
Don has developed and implemented a variety of successful government relations campaigns for many of Canada’s leading companies and industry associations including MasterCard Canada, the Brewers Association of Canada, Emirates Airline, Capital One, MBNA Canada Bank and the Canadian Dental Association.
Don regularly provides seminars to companies and associations on effective lobbying and training for corporate executives preparing for Parliamentary Committee appearances. Don is also a regular political commentator on television and radio.In both 2007 and 2008, Don was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Lobbyists by the Hill Times, Canada’s only weekly publication dedicated to covering political affairs.
Don received the Brett Yerex Exceptional Advocacy Award in recognition of his initiatives in 2008 to change public policy for the benefit of people affected by ALS.
Prior to practicing government relations Don worked as a Senior Aide to the Secretary of State for Finance. During this time Don worked on a range of financial sector and fiscal issues, including the 1997 review of financial sector legislation and Bill C-15, a Bill to enhance the safety and soundness of the financial sector.
Don holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Queen's University as well as a Masters of Arts in Economics.