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In the last decade, climate change has resulted in increased flooding in urban areas. By protecting 240 hectares (593 acres), the Port Lands Flood Protection Project will enhance Toronto’s resiliency, help mitigate the impact of climate change on the city, and deliver a substantial return on investment by helping to set the stage for future residential and commercial development in the Port Lands.

Jennifer MacIntyre holds a Bachelor of Journalism from Carleton University (1997) and a Masters in Public Administration from Queen’s University (2008)

Charles Robert’s career on Parliament Hill began over 35 years ago, with service at the Library of Parliament and House of Commons before he joined the Senate in 1991.Since March 2015, he has served as Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments.

EducationMaster of Arts, Diplomatic and Military History, Carleton University Bachelor of Arts, History, Carleton UniversityProfessional ExperienceSince November 2013Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy, Global Affairs Canada2010 - 2013Vice-President, Strategic Policy and Performance Branch, Canadian International Development Agency2008 - 2010Executive Director, International Assessment Staff, Privy Council Office

EducationBachelor of Science, University of OttawaGraduate Diploma in Management of Regional Public Services, Université du QuébecMaster in Regional Studies, Université du QuébecProfessional Experience

EducationPh.D (History), University of EdinburghMaster of Arts (International Affairs), Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton UniversityBachelor of Arts (English and History), Wilfrid Laurier UniversityProfessional ExperienceSince March 2016Deputy Minister of International Development2015 - 2016Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and G7 Sherpa2012 - 2015Associate Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and G7 Sherpa

EducationBachelor of Law, Université LavalGraduate Diploma, Business Administration, Université LavalProfessional ExperienceSince September 2016Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Justice, Justice Canada2012 - 2016Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General, Gouvernement du Québec2012Superintendent, Solvency Supervision, and Director General, Legal Affairs, Autorité des marchés financiers

On June 22, 2017, Wang Yongqing, Secretary-General of the Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, and Daniel Jean, National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, co-chaired the 2^nd meeting of the Canada-China High-Level National Security and Rule of Law Dialogue.

The Ottawa Light Rail Transit (LRT) Stage 2 project builds on the Stage 1 construction of the Confederation Line and its 12.5 kilometres of electrified rail. Stage 1 extends from Tunney’s Pasture in the west to Blair Station in the east, including a tunnel through Ottawa’s downtown core.Through Stage 2, three main extensions will be built: Confederation Line East, Confederation Line West, and Trillium Line South. Once completed, these projects will support efforts to reduce urban congestion, increase transit ridership, and improve safety and mobility in the Ottawa region.

Ms. Margaret M. Thom was born and raised in Fort Providence in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories.Ms. Thom is very active in the North as an educator, counselor, facilitator and volunteer with many years of service to the people of the Northwest Territories.  She has served the Dehcho Education Council as a School Community Counsellor at Deh Gah Elementary and Secondary School in Fort Providence for close to twenty years.