Meet our team members
Our diverse team at PARLGROUP is comprised of highly experienced professionals who have served in various capacities within the Canadian government, public service, and the private sector. Get to know some of our key team members below:
Patrick’s government relations expertise is drawn from close to twenty five years of extensive political experience as an international affairs consultant, policy advisor and legislator at both the federal and provincial levels of government.
Patrick served as Parliamentary Secretary to Solicitor General of Canada. Recognized for his deep understanding of the Canadian political and procurement process, he is frequently called upon by organizations for his counsel on conducting business with both private and public interests throughout Canada.
The Honourable Wayne Easter P.C. served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada, representing the electoral district of Malpeque in the province of Prince Edward Island from 1993 to 2021.
He served in Prime Minister Jean Chrétien's Cabinet as Solicitor General of Canada and as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.
In the government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Wayne was appointed Chair of the House of Commons Finance Committee. He was the most lobbied Member of Parliament by Industry during his tenure. Wayne was Co-Chair for the Canada- U.S. Inter-Parliamentary Association. He led multiple delegations before most senior US Senate and Congressional leadership throughout the Canada-US Mexico trade accord negotiations.
He is a former president of the National Farmers Union and, a graduate of the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, a faculty of Dalhousie University. Wayne received an honorary doctorate of law from the University of Prince Edward Island for his work and contribution to agriculture and social activism on a national and international level.In 2023, Wayne joined PARLGROUP as a Special Advisor on international trade and commerce, finance, industry, and agriculture.
In the course of his thirty year career in the federal public service.
Ronald held a variety of positions with different departments including Public Service Commission, Transport Canada, Canadian International Development Agency and Communications Security Establishment of Canada (CSEC). He was also the deputy clerk of the PCO.
Omar is a government relations consultant with experience in parliamentary affairs, defense procurement, and innovation policy. He has advised on strategic files involving Industry Canada, National Defense, and various Ministers’ offices, with a focus on NATO objectives, NORAD modernization, and critical minerals. He previously served in the House of Commons supporting Members of Parliament and coordinating with cabinet offices. Omar has also contributed to funding strategies through programs such as IRAP and SIF, and has led initiatives related to AI integration and inclusive technology in post-secondary institutions.
Stéphane is an expert in additive manufacturing and structured materials, with a deep focus on innovation.He leads the development of cutting-edge metal and polymer 3D printed solutions, with applications in defense, motorsports, and advanced manufacturing. Holder of multiple patents, Stéphane specializes in performance-driven design and breakthrough engineering solutions.
Gaetan is a leader in precision sheet metal manufacturing.With a passion for advanced laser technologies and process efficiency, He continues to foster strategic partnerships across industries, helping clients bring high-quality products to market faster.
Stephen brings over 15 years of experience in industrial manufacturing and operations leadership.He held key management roles including Director of Production and Plant Director at EBM Laser, and later served as Director of Operations at Réservoirs Després. He focuses on growth strategy and client partnerships in the fabrication sector.