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David Taylor
Director of Communications at Government of Canada
David Taylor, who serves as the Director of Communications for the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has a diverse and extensive background in journalism and public service. Here are some key points about his career:
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Current Role: David Taylor is the Director of Communications in the office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada. He can be contacted at 613-992-4621 or via email at david.taylor@justice.gc.ca.345
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Previous Roles:
- Before joining the Minister's office, Taylor was the foreign news editor for CTV National News in Toronto, a position he held since 2011. He was responsible for assigning tasks to CTV’s team of foreign correspondents and reporters in various bureaus.1
- He spent about 11 years at the CBC, first as the parliamentary bureau chief for CBC Radio's national news from 2000 to 2006, and later as a senior producer for CBC’s foreign assignment desk.1
- Prior to his work at the CBC, Taylor was the managing editor of Brockville’s The Recorder and Times from approximately 1997 to 2000. He also worked as a freelance journalist in Mexico City.1
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Transition to Government Role: Taylor joined the Minister of Justice Jody Wilson-Raybould's office as Director of Communications on January 11, 2017, replacing Michael Davis who had left the position earlier.1
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Professional Profile: Taylor is described as an experienced and versatile leader accustomed to high-pressure environments, with expertise in leading change and managing complex situations.2
