James van Loon
Director General, Ai Secretariat @Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada
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WORK HISTORY
Director General, Ai Secretariat @Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada
ON, CA
EDUCATION
York University
M.E.S., Environmental Studies (Natural Resources, Public Policy)
McGill University
B.Sc Biology
ABOUT JAMES VAN LOON
A seasoned civil service leader with over 20 years experience developing and managing government programs, and providing strong, evidence-based advice. I bring a broad perspective and curious outlook, and love innovating programs and delivery from the ground up in cooperation with partners across the government, nationally, and internationally. I offer extensive experience and consistent high performance at senior leadership levels in- Creating strategic vision in times of significant uncertainty- Working with central agencies and other programs and departments to advance priority files- Managing, engaging and motivating staff in high-pressure environments- Representing Canada in national and international forums, including as head-of-delegation in global negotiations- Engaging strategic partners in other departments, other levels of government, industry and civil societyOver the past 12 years I have been regularly recognized for exceptional executive leadership to federal regulatory programs within Health Canada, and been called upon to lead the implementation of multiple Ministerial Mandate priorities. I am presently the Director General of the AI Secretariat at Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada.
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