Kanon Clifford
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Credentials
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Barrister and Solicitor
Law Society of OntarioJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public
Law Society of OntarioJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Civil Litigation Skills Certificate
The Advocates' SocietySep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Member
The Honourable Society of Lincoln's InnJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Commercial Awareness
BPPMar, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Open Water Diver
PADISep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
JustCite Certified
Justis PublishingSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
LexisNexis Online Research Advanced Certification
LexisNexisSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Westlaw Advance Certification
Thomson ReutersSep, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Intermediate French Proficiency Course
Alpadia Language SchoolsJun, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
CANSail 1, 2, 3, 4
Sail Canada~Voile CanadaAug, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
The Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime (ROC-M)
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons / Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP)Jun, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Sailing Instructor Certification
Sail Canada~Voile CanadaMar, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Bergeron Clifford Injury Lawyers
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Canada
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Litigation Lawyer
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Jan 2020 - Present
- An experienced trial lawyer with a leading Canadian boutique firm. - Practice is exclusive to plaintiff-only medical malpractice and personal injury law.
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Articling Student
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Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
Summer Law Student (May 2017 - September 2017)Summer Law Student (May 2016 - September 2016)- Worked as a legal assistant to various associates and partners with one of Canada's leading personal injury law firms.- Various tasks included, but were not limited to: legal research, ADR preparation and participation, client relations, file creation and maintenance, and legal writing.
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Thee Westerner
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Canada
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Media Production
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President and Publisher
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May 2015 - Jan 2016
- President and publisher with Thee Westerner Media. - Chief responsibilities included administrative and financial operations of the corporation, including primary responsibility for ensuring profitability. - Led a management team of professional heads and collaborated with the Editor-in-Chief. - Led editorial autonomy of the news staff and worked to encourage and maintain a vibrant and innovative organization publishing on multiple platforms. - Other duties included responsibility for the day-to-day business operation, articulating the values and vision for the organization and responsibility for developing and carrying out the company’s long-term strategic plan. - As the publisher, I was expected to understand and abide by all company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. - Also worked with outside legal counsel when was appropriate. Show less
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Government of Canada
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Canadian Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration - Department of Multiculturalism
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
- Worked directly with Canada’s Minister of Multiculturalism, the Honourable Tim Uppal, and his chief-of-staff. - Policy development, processing large sum funding requests, and shadowed the minister in his day-to-day activities. - Worked directly with Canada’s Minister of Multiculturalism, the Honourable Tim Uppal, and his chief-of-staff. - Policy development, processing large sum funding requests, and shadowed the minister in his day-to-day activities.
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Conservative Party of Canada
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Canada
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Internship
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
- Summer work with the political party which held a majority in Canada's 41st Parliament. - When the election was called in August of 2015, I was kept on as a Voter Outreach Specialist, helping organise the 2015 campaign. - Summer work with the political party which held a majority in Canada's 41st Parliament. - When the election was called in August of 2015, I was kept on as a Voter Outreach Specialist, helping organise the 2015 campaign.
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Parliament of Canada
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Canada
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Assistant
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May 2014 - Jan 2015
- Assistance to Canada’s past Minister of Employment and Social Development/ Minister of Multiculturalism, the Honourable Jason Kenney. - Included event organisation, accompaniment of foreign dignitaries, and political research. - I also dealt with constituent issues and various office tasks. - Assistance to Canada’s past Minister of Employment and Social Development/ Minister of Multiculturalism, the Honourable Jason Kenney. - Included event organisation, accompaniment of foreign dignitaries, and political research. - I also dealt with constituent issues and various office tasks.
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MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)
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Canada
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Spectator Sports
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700 & Above Employee
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Waiting and Bartending
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2012 - 2014
- Fast paced environment providing top quality dining experience. - Served top government officials, judiciary heads, and sporting celebrities alike. - Connoisseur of wine and beer, completing specific courses to maintain a wide range of knowledge on industry indulgences. - Fast paced environment providing top quality dining experience. - Served top government officials, judiciary heads, and sporting celebrities alike. - Connoisseur of wine and beer, completing specific courses to maintain a wide range of knowledge on industry indulgences.
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Senior Sailing Instructor
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2008 - 2012
- Supervision of a small paid staff and running a learn to sail program in a lakefront environment. - Main duties entailed: HR, teaching, budgeting, first-aid, and promotion. - Worked closely with persons of all ages and providing the highest standard of instruction by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA). - Supervision of a small paid staff and running a learn to sail program in a lakefront environment. - Main duties entailed: HR, teaching, budgeting, first-aid, and promotion. - Worked closely with persons of all ages and providing the highest standard of instruction by the Canadian Yachting Association (CYA).
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Education
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Golden Gate University
D.B.A. - Doctor of Business Administration -
The University of Law
LL.M. (Conflict Resolution), Distinction -
University of Exeter
LL.B. (Honours), Law -
University of Ottawa
B.Soc.Sc. (Political Science & Economics)