Vice President, Strategic Communication and Research
With close to twenty-five years working in public affairs and government relations, Greg has delivered strategic counsel to clients, elected officials, and senior leaders across Canada. At Loyalist Public Affairs, he leads the strategic communication and research practice, providing expert counsel on how clients can influence public perception.
Previously, as Vice President of Public Affairs (Canada) at Ipsos, he led major market research initiatives, uncovering insights on corporate reputation, government policy and energy issues. Greg spearheaded Ipsos’ Canadian energy practice, working closely with oil and gas clients, and served as a media spokesperson, interpreting data and election trends through interviews, television panels, and written commentary.
Greg’s career also includes senior roles in both the governments of Canada and Alberta, where he led multifaceted teams in events, media relations, stakeholder engagement, speechwriting and market research. He was a member of the 2011 Beyond the Border Working Group, which led to a landmark Canada-U.S. agreement on security and economic competitiveness.
At Suncor Energy, Greg managed government relations services, including regulatory compliance and strategic dialogues with officials on energy policy. He directed the company’s response to Alberta’s 2015 royalty review and maintained Suncor’s government relations risk registry.
Greg holds a Master of Science in Energy Policy from the University of Sussex, a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Political Studies and Philosophy, also from Queen’s. Originally from Montreal, he spent seven years in Alberta before returning to the Ottawa region in 2021, where he is currently based.
