Peter Harder

Peter Harder is a distinguished professional with a strong educational background and extensive experience in various government positions and advisory roles.

Peter holds a Doctor of Law (JD), honoris causa from the University of Waterloo, a Master of Arts (MA) in Political Studies from Queen's University, and an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from the University of Waterloo.

His career highlights include serving as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister of Industry, and Secretary of the Treasury Board & Comptroller General at the Government of Canada. Peter has also held the position of President at the Canada China Business Council and worked as a Senior Policy Advisor at Dentons and Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP.

With his vast experience in government affairs, policy development, and international relations, Peter Harder brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organizations he is associated with.