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Biographies for the Board of Management

Suzanne Gouin (B.A, MBA, ICD.D)

Suzanne Gouin is a Board Director with extensive experiences in Business transformation, Digital implementation, Governance and Human Capital issues. In addition to her role as President of the Board of Management of the Canada Revenue Agency, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Laurentian Bank Financial Group and the Foundation of Greater Montreal, besides participating on various advisory committees.

Prior to her current roles, Suzanne has been CEO of TV5 Québec Canada for more than 13 years. She has held various management positions in both the private and public sectors.

Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Concordia University, an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business (University of Western Ontario) and holds the IAS accreditation of the Institute of Corporate Directors. She is a recipient of the National Order of Merit of the French Republic.

Kathryn Bouey (B.A., M.A., CMC, ICD.D)

Nominated by the Province of Ontario, Kathryn (Kathy) Bouey is the Founding President of TBG Strategic Services, a boutique management consulting firm providing a variety of services to support public sector executives and boards. She currently serves on the Board of Ontario’s Financial Services Regulatory Agency.

Prior to her current roles, Kathy served as Deputy Minister of Ontario’s Management Board Secretariat, on the Board of Hydro One, and on the Boards of SPRINT Senior Care, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto), Sheridan College, Ontario Power Generation, Ontario Pension Board, and the Canadian Comprehensive Auditing Foundation.

Kathy holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with an Economics minor, both from Carleton University. She is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Directors Education Program, and has been an Institute-Certified Director since 2006. Additionally, she is a Certified Management Consultant and a member of the Institute of Public Administration of Canada.

Barbara Carra (Ph.D., M.Sc, B.Sc.)

Nominated by the Province of Alberta, Barbara (Barb) Carra is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cybera, a not-for-profit technology-neutral agency dedicated to accelerating technology adoption in Alberta. She is an accomplished and recognized leader in the not-for-profit sector with over 10 years of experience in executive and management positions focusing on systems, strategy, partnerships, and operations.

Prior to her current roles, Barb occupied various senior roles at Cybera, including Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Privacy Officer, Vice President, Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Senior Strategic Policy Developer, and Project Manager. From 2008 to 2012, she was the principal and owner of Carra Spatial Solutions, where she provided sustainable solutions ranging from urban-focused development and public engagement, to environmental assessment and wildlife conservation research. She serves on a number of boards of directors, including The Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences, the Calgary Zoo, and the Saskatchewan Research and Education Network.

Barb holds a Ph.D. in geography and environmental studies from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has also completed several director development offerings from the Institute of Corporate Directors, and Rotman School of Management, and holds both a Master of Science, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Calgary.

Dawn Dalley (B.P.R., MBA, ICD.D)

Nominated by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Dawn Dalley is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) Atlantic.

Prior to her current roles, Dawn served as the Vice President, Customer and Corporate Services, of Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. She was accountable for a broad range of corporate services including, customer service, energy efficiency, human resources and labour relations, health and safety, environmental services and corporate communication. Her previous Board experience includes Ronald McDonald House NL, St. John's Women's Centre, Manuel’s River Heritage Society, Conservation Corp of NL, Avalon Dragon Boating, North Coast Community Health Council of British Columbia and the Prince Rupert Transition House Society.

Dawn holds a Master of Business Administration from Royal Roads University, and a Bachelor of Public Relations from Mount Saint Vincent University. She has completed her Directors Education Program through the Institute of Corporate Directors and she also has a Certificate in Public Participation from the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2). She has also completed numerous professional development courses in human resources, labour relations, reputation management, corporate communication and governance.

Timothy D’Souza (CPA, CMA, MA, MBA)

Nominated by the Federal Government, Timothy (Tim) D'Souza has 30-years of finance, consulting and leadership experience, helping a wide range of organizations improve what they do. He started his career working in international development, assisting small NGOs develop and execute improvements. Tim then spent 18+ years in the private sector, working with companies like IBM, Sun Life and Pet Valu. Tim returned to the non-profit world in 2018, serving as the Chief Operating Officer of Children Believe. Tim currently serves as the Senior Vice-President of Finance and Business Operations at Diabetes Canada.

Tim is a trained accountant and holds three university degrees, including an MBA from Yale. He serves on several other boards of directors and teaches part-time at four post-secondary institutions.

Mary Ference (BMath)

Nominated by the Province of Saskatchewan, Mary Ference is the Director of Business Operations and Planning, at SaskTel, responsible for the strategic planning of the Business Sales and Solutions Division. She is a member of the Bargaining Committee (Labour Relations) for SaskTel as of 2019. Mary is the current Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, and is the past President of Youth Ballet and Contemporary Dance, both of Saskatchewan.

Prior to her current roles, Mary held various positions at SaskTel, including, Director of Sales Operations, Business Sales Manager, and Account Executive. She is an innovative, and goal-driven sales and information technology leader, recognized for building high-performing teams, making change happen, and inspiring fun in the workplace.

Mary holds a Bachelor of Math (Honours Actuarial Science) from the University of Waterloo, and is a graduate from the Queen’s School of Business’ Executive Marketing Program.

Carole Imbeault (MPA, B.A, ASC)

Nominated by the Province of Quebec, Carole Imbeault is a member of the Board of Directors of Beneva (La Capitale and SSQ). She has dedicated her life to public service in municipal and provincial environments. Throughout her career, she has been deeply committed to improving services to citizens with a focus on facilitating access to and relations with government entities.

Prior to her current roles, Carole worked for the City of Laval from 2014 to 2019 where she was appointed to the position of Assistant General Manager of Administrative and Corporate Services, and in 2018 she held the position as Acting General Manager. She held a variety of executive positions in several branches with Revenu Québec and management positions with the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CSST) and the Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ). Since 2010, she has shared her extensive expertise by sitting on the Board of Directors for a variety of organizations.

Carole holds a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Carleton University and a Master’s in Public Service from l’École nationale d’administration publique (ÉNAP). She also completed the Public Executive Program at Queen’s University and obtained an ASC designation from Laval University in 2010.

David Losier (CFA, CPA, CGA, ICD.d)

Nominated by the Federal Government, David Losier is an executive leader, management consultant and financial expert. He started his career as a collections officer and auditor for the CRA. David has since acquired many years’ of senior executive level experience in cooperative banking, insurance, pension and wealth management industries. He has previously served as the Chief Financial Officer of the Canadian Credit Union Association, UNI Financial Cooperation and Fédération des Caisses Populaires Acadiennes Limitée. He is currently a Corporate Director and Consultant at DOL Consulting Incorporated.

David holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Université de Moncton and multiple financial and accounting designations. He also completed the Institute of Corporate Directors Education Program and holds the ICD.D designation. He has held a number of director positions and currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Vestcor Incorporated.

Margie (Madhuri) Parikh (C.Dir., MBA, CFP)

Nominated by the Province of British Columbia, Margie (Madhuri) Parikh is the founder of On Governance, specializing in enhancing organizational effectiveness through board and director evaluations and focusing on Environmental and Social Governance, DEI, finance, and risk oversight.

Currently serving on the board of LIFT Impact Partners, notable past roles include Board chair of MEC and CISV International, Lead Director of the BC Energy Regulator, and Director of Camosun College, Oikocredit Canada, and Parachute.

Madhuri holds an MBA from Columbia and the GCB.d Global ESG and Certified Financial Planner designations. A graduate of the Chartered Director Program from McMaster University, she has also completed many programmes from the Institute of Corporate Directors and Rotman School of Management, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (International Relations) from the University of British Columbia.

Madhuri is a tireless advocate for diversity, serving as ambassador for Women Get on Board Inc., coach for FORA's Rise on Boards for young directors, and mentor to the DFS Professional Women’s group, fostering change and inclusion in leadership positions.

David Reid (B.Sc., ICD.D)

Nominated by the Province of Manitoba, David Reid is a business entrepreneur and information technology (IT) professional. He possesses an excellent understanding of current technology trends, including: cloud computing, IT service management, and IT procurement.

David was the CEO of EPIC Information Solutions prior to selling the company. Over a 20-year period of successfully building and growing the company, David gained experience in all aspects of business operations, including: accounting and finance, strategy, human resources management, and culture. He has been involved in a number of Boards that have transitioned to a governance model, and he believes that strong governance is vital for Boards to be successful. From 2013 to 2017, he served as Chair of the Board for Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet.

David holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Computer Science. He is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors’ Directors Education Program, and holds the ICD.D Designation, reflecting a lifelong commitment to boardroom excellence. In 2021, David received his CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from the Carnegie Mellon University – Software Engineering Institute.

Mireille Saulnier (B.Ps, LL.B)

Nominated by the Province of New Brunswick, Mireille Saulnier is the owner of the law firm Mireille A. Saulnier C.P. Inc. She is an active leader in her community, participating in various initiatives including being a member of the Board of Directors at Service New Brunswick since October 2015. Mireille is also the outgoing chairman of the Chambre de Commerce du Grand Tracadie-Sheila, Inc. Since 2010, she has been the regional representative of the Association des juristes d’expression française du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Prior to her current roles, Mireille was a partner with the lawyer-notary firm Lebouthillier Boudreau Saulnier where she began as an articling student before being made partner. She also was a student advisor at the Université de Moncton, in the administrative tribunals.

Mireille holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Faculty of Law and a Bachelor of Psychology degree, both from the Université de Moncton. She was called to the New Brunswick bar in 2008.

Thane Sherrington (B.A)

Nominated by the Province of Nova Scotia, Thane Sherrington is the Vice President of Computer Connection Ltd., specializing in technology and computer science. Thane has been highly involved in the family-owned small business since its establishment in 1982, making use of his extensive IT skills and knowledge. Through his professional experiences, Thane has developed a wide-ranging skill set in the computer and technology domain. An active member of his community, he uses his expertise to support local organizations.

Prior to his current roles, Thane has developed business programs to track training at the St. Martha’s Hospital, established investment tracking program for a local Community Economic Development Investments Funds, and created a donation tracking system for a local nursing home. He also served on the Town of Antigonish Planning Advisory Committee from 2002 until 2016.

Thane holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of King's College, having completed the Foundation Year Program.

Stanley Thompson (CPA, CA)

Nominated by the Yukon Territory, Stanley (Stan) Thompson is a skilled business leader and change agent with senior executive experience in marketing and resource-oriented companies. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Corporate Services at Northwestel responsible for finance, corporate services, and carrier services. He is a Board and audit committee member of the Opimian Society, Canada's largest private wine club, a Board member for DCI the Dakwakada First Nations Investment aim in Whitehorse and past Chair of the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce.

Prior to his current roles, Stan served in senior executive roles notably as President of Novartis Consumer Health Canada Inc. from 1998 to 2005, where he was responsible for the manufacturing, marketing, and selling of several top-selling brands in Canada.

Stan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Western Ontario. A designated CPA/CA, he is a member of Financial Executives International (FEI) a leadership forum for financial executives.

Colin Younker (CPA, FCA)

Nominated by the Province of Prince Edward Island, Colin Younker is a Senior Tax Advisor with MSRB, a professional services firm providing accounting, bookkeeping, tax, valuation and business consulting services. For over three decades, he has been advising individuals and organizations on their accounting and tax planning needs.

From 2002 to 2012, Colin served as the Auditor General of Prince Edward Island. Prior to his position as Auditor General, he was a partner with the firm MacIsaac & Younker in Charlottetown, for over 20 years. Colin also served as the former President and Treasurer of the Kidney Foundation of Prince Edward Island, and is a former Board member of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. His contributions were recognized when he was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his service to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. He has also served as President of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Prince Edward Island.

A member of the Prince Edward Island Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, Colin received the Institute’s highest honour in 2014, a Fellow Chartered Accountant designation, in recognition of his meritorious service to the profession and achievements in the community. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts, with a Major in Business from Colby College.

Bob Hamilton

Prior to joining the Canada Revenue Agency, Bob Hamilton served as Deputy Minister of Environment Canada, and Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada. Bob was appointed Senior Associate Secretary of the Treasury Board in March 2011 and named by the Prime Minister as the lead Canadian on the Canada-United States Regulatory Cooperation Council.

Bob has held many senior positions in the Department of Finance, including Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Tax Policy, and Assistant Deputy Minister of Financial Sector Policy.

Bob received his Honours BA and Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of Western Ontario.

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