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Jarett Lalonde

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Experienced global public affairs and policy leader in the energy, technology and regulated products sectors. Proven success at communicating complex public policy issues and developing multi-pronged solutions to support the goals and objectives of the business. Led and successfully executed multi-stakeholder campaigns where all parties aligned on mutually beneficial outcomes while maintaining corporate reputation and credibility. Consistently able to identify risk and opportunities for the company by leveraging my policy, government relations and communication background.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Head of Product Policy

Shopify, Inc.
Ottawa, ON
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Developed global public affairs narratives for Shopify's suite of products and services by partnering with Communications, Legal and Engineering leadership.
  • Identified emerging regulatory threats and develop public affairs strategies to mitigate associated business impacts.
  • Led engagement with North American and European policymakers, industry associations, NGOs, think tanks, consultants.

Policy Advisor, Regulated Industries

Shopify, Inc.
Ottawa, ON
09.2018 - 12.2021
  • Founded Shopify's Regulated Industries practice and oversaw team, partner and business development, communications and marketing, government RFP submissions and negotiations.
  • Provided strategic advice to executive leadership relating to public policy development, government legislation, and stakeholder relations within Shopify's global operating environment.
  • Served as the senior advisor on investment decisions in highly-regulated consumer goods through the development of business cases and regulatory analysis.

Account Director

Global Public Affairs, Inc.
Ottawa, ON
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Directed integrated public affairs campaigns through the strategy development, planning and execution phases.
  • Undertook extensive stakeholder mapping, analysis and strategy development for clients seeking to better understand and navigate their operating environment.
  • Provided clients in the energy, natural resources, transportation and tourism industries with strategic public affairs counsel at the federal and provincial levels.

Chief of Staff

Attorney General & Minister of Justice
Victoria, BC
06.2013 - 06.2015
  • Served as the chief political advisor to the Attorney General and Minister of Justice for British Columbia.
  • Oversaw communications, issues management, stakeholder relations and policy development the fields of policing, justice administration, emergency management, and liquor policy.
  • Managed a team of seven and an annual budget of $1 million.

Policy Advisor

Office of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa, ON
01.2004 - 02.2006
  • Provided policy and political advice to the Minister in the areas of climate and energy policy, forestry and mining.
  • Managed stakeholder relationships with industry, academia and Parliamentarians.
  • Led the Minister's weekly cabinet briefings.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Public Administration

University Of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
06.2011

Skills

  • Corporate communications and public affairs strategy
  • Stakeholder management
  • Global policy and government affairs expertise
  • Team building and leadership

Timeline

Global Head of Product Policy

Shopify, Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2023

Policy Advisor, Regulated Industries

Shopify, Inc.
09.2018 - 12.2021

Account Director

Global Public Affairs, Inc.
09.2015 - 08.2018

Chief of Staff

Attorney General & Minister of Justice
06.2013 - 06.2015

Policy Advisor

Office of the Minister of Natural Resources Canada
01.2004 - 02.2006

Bachelor of Social Science - Public Administration

University Of Ottawa

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