The Advocacy Ecosystem: Three Perspectives on Achieving Success

The Advocacy Ecosystem: Three Perspectives on Achieving Success

The objective (policy change) is often the same for government relations professionals across the ecosystem, but the daily experience, leadership buy-in, and success can look very different for a consultant, or association advocate, or corporate lobbyist.

Join your fellow GRIC members and the Professional Development Committee for a breakfast panel that will highlight three different advocacy perspectives.

Panel featuring:
Joanne Dobson, Senior Director, Government Relations, Air Canada 
Kate Harrison, Vice Chair, Summa Strategies 
Nicholas Schiavo, Director, Government and stakeholder Relations, Canadian Media Producers Association 

Moderated by: Adriana Vega, Executive Director, Fintechs Canada and Chair of GRIC's Professional Development and Partnerships Committee

📅When: Monday, April 13, 2026
⏰Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
📍Location: Constitution Square, Confederation Room (2nd floor), 340 Albert Street, Ottawa
💲Cost: $10 for members (Member Exclusive) Coffee and pastries to be served.