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Public Policy Expert Graham Fox joins FMC as Strategic Policy Advisor
November 27 2007 - Ottawa
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC) announced today that Graham Fox has joined the firm's National Public Policy Group as Strategic Policy Advisor. Based in the Ottawa office, Graham adds senior-level experience in politics and policy development to the diverse expertise and knowledge of the Public Policy team at FMC. With significant experience in public policy as an analyst, candidate for public office, senior political staffer, and senior member of a prominent national "think tank", Graham will assist clients in developing their business through effective advocacy and experienced counsel.
"Graham's unique set of experiences have put him at the centre of public policy, government and business. He is ideally positioned to help our clients navigate Government and public policy issues, and assist them in growing their business," says Cyrus Reporter, Co-Chair of the firm's National Public Policy Group.
Prior to joining FMC, Graham was Vice-President of the Public Policy Forum, an independent, non-partisan organization dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in government. He has also served as Executive Director of the KTA Centre for Collaborative Government, a public interest research organization whose mission is the transformation of government for the information age. He also served as Director of Communications, and then Director of Legislative and Public Affairs, at the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP), a leading Canadian think tank.
Graham has also held a number of positions in Canada's political arena. In Ontario's most recent provincial election, Graham served as the Progressive Conservative candidate in the riding of Ottawa-Orléans. He also served as Chief of Staff to the Right Honourable Joe Clark, leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada, and as press secretary to the Hugh Segal national campaign for leadership of the PC Party. During the 2004 federal election, Graham was Secretary of Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper's transition team.
Over the course of his career, Graham has been known for bringing together senior government officials and business leaders on major issues, in order to create the most effective policy solutions, and a better understanding across different sectors of the Canadian economy. At FMC, Graham will assist a national team of Public Policy experts in bringing together expertise in government relations, with the sound legal advice from one of Canada's top law firms.
"At FMC, our clients are getting the trusted legal counsel they need, combined with expert advice on public policy issues," says Michel Brunet, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "Graham's extensive background in the public policy field and political arena builds on the already exceptional capacity of our National Public Policy Group in federal, provincial and municipal government."
Graham holds an undergraduate degree in history from Queen's University and a master's degree in political science from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
For more information, contact:
Alison Janzen
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
416-863-4455
alison.janzen@fmc-law.com
Matthew Kanas
Maverick Public Relations Inc.
416-640-5525 ext. 237
matthewk@maverickpr.com
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