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Researcher | Writer | Strategist | Speaker | Advisor
Researcher | Writer | Strategist | Speaker | Advisor
Bio
Bio
Throughout his 25-year career across government and the private sector, Greg has held senior leadership roles in public affairs, research, strategic communications, and government relations. He joined Ipsos in 2019 as Vice President and returned in 2025 as Senior Vice President for the National Capital Region. He led Ipsos’ Trump, Tariffs and Turmoil study (2025) and the global Context Energy study (2022).
Greg advises leaders across government and industry on public affairs, policy, and stakeholder engagement, and is a frequent media spokesperson and public commentator.
His expertise sits at the intersection of public policy and public opinion, translating complex issues into clear, evidence-based insights and actionable guidance. He has advised ministers, C-suite executives, and clients across multiple sectors and is relied upon for candid, research-driven counsel.
Greg holds an MSc in Energy Policy (University of Sussex), an MPA (Queen’s University), and a BA in Political Studies and Philosophy (Queen’s University). He is based in the Ottawa region.
Fields of Expertise
Fields of Expertise
Energy & Climate Policy | Geopolitics & Canada–U.S. Relations | Economic Strategy & Trade | Public Affairs & Government Relations | Public Opinion & Insights | Executive Advisory & Stakeholder Strategy
Work experience
Work experience
2025-present
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs (Canada)
Clients include oil and gas, major Canadian brands. Co-run the tracking study on U.S. tariffs. Media spokesperson.
2023-2025
Vice President, Strategic Communication and Research
Clients included creative agencies, gaming, housing and health care sectors.
2019-2023
Vice President, Public Affairs (Canada)
Clients included oil and gas, banking, education, environment and climate change, and not-for-profit sectors. Media spokesperson.
2016-2019
Director of Communications
Departments included Education and Economic Development and Trade. Media spokesperson.
2014-2016
Manager, Government Relations
Managed regulatory compliance, risk registry and policy response.
2000-2014
Various Positions
Positions included Director-General, Executive Director, Director, Manager and Senior Analyst at NRCan, CIDA, Environment Canada and the Privy Council Office. Media spokesperson. Seconded to the the 2011 Beyond the Border Working Group.
Education
Education
2022-2024
Master of Science (MSc), Energy Policy
2008-2010
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
1997-2002
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Political Studies and Philosophy
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