90th Anniversary Conference Feature Speaker: Randy Pettipas
Randy Pettipas
CEO, Global Public Affairs
Randy Pettipas is the CEO of Global Public Affairs, Canada’s leading public affairs firm that specializes in government relations and strategic communications. With decades of experience, he is a trusted advisor to many of Canada’s business leaders. Randy provides expert leadership and guides the overall growth strategy for Global Public Affairs. Since 1997, Global’s reach has extended beyond Ottawa to offices across the country operating in federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions, providing team-based service offerings to clients across Canada and internationally.
Before Global, Randy held senior positions in the federal government, serving as a Minister’s Chief of Staff and a senior advisor on issues in Western Canada, both in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition and the Prime Minister’s Office.
Randy calls Calgary home and is actively involved as a volunteer in the community. He currently serves on the boards of Arts Commons and the Calgary Chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). His past governance experience includes serving as Board Chair of Hospice Calgary, as a Board Member of the Calgary Zoo, and as a member of the Advisory Board for the Canada Institute at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C.
In addition to his local contributions, Randy is also active on the international stage. He serves as a board member of International Arts & Artists (IA&A).
Session Details
Governing in the Build Canada Era
Understanding the Challenges of Policy Makers
Drawing on senior government experience, this session examines the practical challenges governments encounter as they respond to trade disruption, economic uncertainty, and public expectations. The discussion will highlight what the resource sector should understand about government decision-making, constraints, and priorities, and how such an understanding can help companies and associations like ACR work with policy makers to advance the Build Canada agenda.
