Experience

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  Canadian Finance & Leasing Association - Association canadienne de financement & de location

  • 301-15 Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3

  • President & Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2017 - Present
    • 301-15 Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3

    The Canadian Finance & Leasing Association (CFLA) represents the asset-based financing, equipment and vehicle leasing industry in Canada. This industry is the largest provider of debt financing in this country after the traditional lenders (banks and credit unions).CFLA’s more than 200 company members range from large multinationals to national and smaller regional domestic companies, crossing the financial services spectrum from manufacturers’ finance companies and independent leasing companies, to banks, insurance companies, and suppliers to the industry. The industry’s customers include Canadian small, medium and large businesses as well as consumers.

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  Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC)

  • Canada
  • Law Enforcement
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Director of Legal Services

    • Jan 2008 - Jul 2017

    Leading a 14 member legal team with a $1.7M budget and over 400 active litigation files in administration of the MVDA. Manage outside legal counsel. Chair senior management meeting to triage cross-organizational regulatory enforcement. Provide direct advice and expertise to the Executive Director, Registrar, Board, and Senior Management on legal, strategic, policy and contractual matters.

  • Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer

    • Jan 2001 - Jun 2008

    Represented OMVIC in registration hearings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal, Divisional Court and Court of Appeal. Conducted Provincial Offences Act prosecutions. Provided legal advice to the Registrar and staff on legal, policy and contractual matters. Developed and oversaw OMVIC’s Privacy Code. Provided in-house training for staff.

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  Ontario College of Trades

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Special Projects Counsel (Secondment)

    • Sep 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Toronto, Ontario

    Completed a comprehensive review of the College’s intake, enforcement and complaints’ policies and procedures, culminating in an in-depth Report to the College's Board of Governors and senior management. The Report provided practical recommendations and guidance to the College and included draft by-law amendments, rules of procedure for the Discipline and Fitness to Practice Committees as well as the business plan for an in-house legal department.

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  Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Enforcement Counsel

    • Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
    • Toronto, Ontario

    Represented the MFDA in disciplinary hearings before the Regional Councils. Provided legal advice and expertise to the Investigation and Case Assessment Departments.

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  Halton Region

  • Oakville, Ontario

  • Student-at-Law

    • Sep 1998 - May 1999
    • Oakville, Ontario

    Assisted Senior Counsel in the preparation of hearings before the Ontario Municipal Board. Provided legal research and support to the Legal Department and Legal Counsel for the Halton Regional Police. Represented Halton Region before the Ontario Municipal Board. Represented Halton Regional Police members in civil actions. Drafted and reviewed procurement contracts.