John brings a strong network to client partners, complemented by his comprehensive and first-hand expertise in the workings of government, public policy and strategic communications. His background encompasses oil & gas, mining and industrial development, environmental policy, regulation and law. John applies strategic insight, hands-on experience and business network to benefit local, regional and national New West Public Affairs clients.

With over 12 years of federal public service at Fisheries and Oceans Canada, and as a senior staffer in Ottawa for three federal cabinet ministers including Fisheries and two ministers of Environment, he worked extensively on CEAA, CEPA and Fisheries Act reform. Following his service on Parliament Hill John began working for a major international communications firm as VP of Public Affairs.

As lead on several client relationships, John provides strategic regulatory and government relations counsel to CEOs and senior executives for numerous national and international clients, including pipeline, mining, airline and food sectors. He also works in partnership with several other public affairs and government relations firms to fulfill their own client work. John recently rejoined the Royal Canadian Navy Reserves as a Public Affairs Officer with twenty years of prior service.