Darryl Lake named to Jobs and Prosperity Council

NORCAT founder Darryl Lake has been named to the newly formed Jobs and Prosperity Council, according to a press release from the province.

Lake will join the 13-member panel, which has been tasked with generating new ideas and approaches for improving Ontario’s long-term productivity and competitiveness. The council will report directly to the Premier and will have its first meeting later this month.

Subury MPP Rick Bartolucci made the announcement June 8.

“The Council brings together the best and brightest from across the province, and I am looking forward to the ideas they generate,” Bartolucci said.

The council comprises leaders from business, labour and the research community, and draws on experience from across the province, according to the news release. Members are:
Bonnie Brooks – President, Hudson's Bay Company
George Cope – President and CEO, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada
Linda Hasenfratz – CEO, Linamar Corporation
Nitin Kawale – President, Cisco Systems Canada
Genevieve Knauff – Owner gck Consulting Ltd. and hme Enterprises Ltd.
Darryl Lake – Founder and former CEO, Northern Centre for Advanced Technology
Mike Lazaridis – Founder and vice-chair, Board of Directors, Research in Motion Limited
Kevin Lynch – Vice-Chair, BMO Financial Group
Michael McCain – President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Joe Repovs – Founder and CEO, Samco Machinery
Reza Satchu – Entrepreneur
Jim Stanford – Economist
Jeff Westeinde – Chair, Windmill Development Group

“This is an accomplished, dynamic group who will work alongside Chair Gordon Nixon,” Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation, said. “With their strong leadership and experience, we can be confident they will provide innovative and worthwhile advice to help grow our economy.”

Posted by Arron Pickard