Our Staff, Our Strength
The NRT is supported by a dynamic group of professionals led by a President and CEO appointed by Governor-in-Council. Motivated to achieve the best results for Canadians, NRT employees believe that they can make a difference – for sustainable development and for public service. The Secretariat conducts the research and analysis required by the Members for their consideration and engages top experts in the field who are convened for specific projects. The Secretariat also provides administrative and communications services to the NRT.
President and CEO
David McLaughlin
President and CEO
613-943-0399
» david.mclaughlin@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Héléna Botelho
Executive Assistant to the President and CEO
613-995-7581
» helena.botelho@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Policy and Research
René Drolet
Director of Policy and Research
613-996-4501
» rene.drolet@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Jill Baker
Senior Policy Advisor
613-947-0457
» jill.bakerj@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Liza Campbell
Research Associate
613-992-3541
» liza.campbell@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
John Cuddihy
Senior Policy Advisor
613-992-0620
» john.cuddihy@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Hilary Davies
Policy Advisor
613-992-7183
» hilary.davies@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Jimena Eyzaguirre
Senior Policy Advisor
613-947-1127
» jimena.eyzaguirre@nrtee-trnee.ca
Beth Hardy
Research Associate
613-943-2053
» beth.hardy@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Isabella Kavafian
Research Associate
613-943-2055
» isabella.kavafian@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Suzanne Loney
Policy Advisor
613-947-0663
» suzanne.loney@nrtee-trnee.ca
Sandeep Pandher
Policy Advisor
613-992-7157
» sandeep.pandher@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Sumeet Tandon
Research Associate
613-995-7618
» sumeet.tandon@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Communications and Public Affairs
Marie-Josée Lapointe
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
613-943-2054
» mariejosee.lapointe@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Tony Bégin
Communications Advisor
613-944-4781
» tony.begin@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Nadra Meigag
Acting Communications Administrator
613-947-0666
» nadra.meigag@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Richard Pilon
Acting Communications Coordinator
613-943-6299
» richard.pilon@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Edwin Smith
Website Communications Officer
613-943-0397
» edwin.smith@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Tania Tremblay
Communications Coordinator
613-947-0664
» tania.tremblay@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Members Services Liaison
Julie St-Amour
Members Services Liaison
613-995-7519
» julie.stamour@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Corporate Services
Jim McLachlan
Corporate Secretary and Director of Operations
613-947-4507
» jim.mclachlan@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Kim Laforge
Office and Facility Coordinator
613-947-4419
» kim.laforge@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Fosca Omara
Records and Information Management Specialist
613-996-0492
» fosca.omara@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Kevin Trudeau
Head of IT and Security
613-992-7155
» kevin.trudeau@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Finance and Contracts
Duane Wilson
Manager of Finance and Contracts
613-947-4421
» duane.wilson@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Linda Charbonneau
Finance Assistant
613-947-0668
» linda.charbonneau@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Denise Johnston
Contracting Administrator
613-947-0667
» denise.johnston@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Bonnie Klein
Finance Assistant
613-944-4909
» bonnie.klein@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Claude Simard
Finance Officer
613-943-0395
» claude.simard@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Human Resources and Administrative Services
Hélène Sutton
Manager of Human Resources and
Administrative Services
613-992-7181
» helene.sutton@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Denise Edwards
Administrative Assistant
613-947-4418
» denise.edwards@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca
Rachel Faulkner
Administrative Assistant
613-943-2105
» rachel.faulkner@nrtee-trnee.gc.ca















