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•June 1963, in Calgary, Alberta

Education
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•B.A. in Political Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.
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•Master's in International Relations, Cambridge University, England

Language Skills
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•Fluent in English and French

Professional Background
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•Former Vice Chair of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE)
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•Frequent speaker locally, nationally and internationally on how to promote healthier and more vibrant economies and communities
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•Producer of the Living Lightly Project and producer/director of the film Be the Change (2008) and Powerful: Energy for Everyone (2010)
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•Green energy consultant, owner of Green & Gold Inc., which advises corporations, and governments on using sustainable management practices, including energy efficiency and cleaner production, to save money and create new business opportunities
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•Founder and volunteer director of Clean Air Champions, non-profit educators
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•Member of the International Olympic Committee's Advisory Commission on Sport and the Environment from 1998 to 2005
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•Has worked for the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and the UN Environment Programme
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•Has served on committees and boards of local housing and environment groups, schools and health advisory bodies

