Lise Patry
Partner, LXM LAW
Lise Patry B.A.Sc. (Eng), LLB, is a business lawyer and former chief procurement officer and technology executive with over 25 years legal experience supporting clients in both public and private sectors, including federal, provincial and MASH-level organizations. Specializing in public procurement and contract law, Lise uses her business and legal background to help clients adopt a risk-based approach when conducting their procurement and contracting activities. Lise has also worked with The Procurement School (formerly NECI) as a trainer and course facilitator since 2017.
Majid Charania
Director of Compliance and Outreach - Competition Bureau Canada
Majid is Director of Compliance and Outreach with the Competition Bureau of Canada. He is responsible for promoting compliance by businesses of all sizes with the Competition Act and other labelling statutes that fall under the responsibility of the Bureau. Prior to assuming this role, Majid was Special Advisor to the Commissioner of Competition, the head of the Competition Bureau. He has significant enforcement experience leading or participating in complex merger reviews and abuse of dominance cases, both at the Bureau and at the European Commission as a visiting case handler. He also has experience litigating on behalf of the Commissioner and providing legal advice to the Bureau as counsel with Competition Bureau Legal Services, a unit within the Canadian Department of Justice. Prior to joining the Competition Bureau, he worked for a national law firm and in sales and marketing for a major integrated oil and gas company. Majid holds a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (International) designation from the Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics, as well as a JD from the University of Ottawa and an international bachelor of business administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Anjana Raman
Director, Program Management - Infosys Public Services Canada
Anjana has 27+ years of experience in procurement, transit, financial services, manufacturing across a wide spectrum of industries including government. As the Program Manager, Anjana is leading the EPS and CanadaBuys program on the Infosys side, supporting and enhancing the implemented solution. The CanadaBuys website supports the needs of all Canadians and meets the requirements for Accessibility and CETA compliance.
Brent McGaw
Business Development Manager – Infosys Public Services Canada
Brent McGaw< is Business Development Manager – Provincial Government with Infosys Public Services. Brent has over 25 years of experience working with private and public sector organizations with a particular professional concentration on healthcare and human services, and the innovative use of technology to improve process efficiency, service delivery, and outcomes for clients and those they serve. His expertise includes governance, strategy, business and market development, complex sales, and public sector transformation. Brent holds a Bachelors and Masters in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto and is a professional engineer (P.Eng.).
Jeannette Bruno
Deputy Chief of Staff - SOVRA
Jeannette Bruno is SOVRA’s Deputy Chief of Staff, where she spearheads enterprise transformation initiatives. She is a former public servant with over fifteen years of experience managing complex projects, conducting program evaluations, and leading enterprise-wide change management initiatives in the public and non-profit sectors. As a federal civil servant, Jeannette worked for the US Department of Veterans Affairs on national digital modernization and change management campaigns, with a specialization in digital identity proofing and digital healthcare. At GSA’s IT Modernization Centers of Excellence, she managed over nine several large-scale IT modernization efforts at federal agencies to help employees embrace new ways of working. Prior to federal service, Jeannette led change management initiatives and procurement modernization initiatives at the City of Philadelphia. She is a certified federal coach specializing in navigating change, a SHRM Certified Professional, and was one of the US government’s only Certified Foresight Practitioners.
Tim Reeve
President - Reeve Consulting
Tim Reeve is a senior sustainability consultant with 25 years of experience and a recognized leader in sustainable procurement and supply chain strategy. As President of Reeve Consulting in Vancouver, he guides organizations across sectors – including government, post‑secondary, energy, mining, finance, and transportation – in integrating sustainability into purchasing and supplier engagement. Known for his collaborative approach, he helps clients use their buying power to advance environmental and social responsibility. Originally from Vancouver, he’s an avid traveller and outdoor enthusiast, with interests in trekking, open‑water swimming, and skiing.
Anick Cormier
Director of Procurement Policy and Outreach, Service New Brunswick
Anick Cormier, BBA, MBA, is the Director of Procurement Policy and Outreach with the Strategic Procurement and Enablement Services Branch at Service New Brunswick. She leads the development and administration of policies and frameworks that support the Government of New Brunswick’s (GNB) procurement activities. With 25 years of experience working in the public sector, Anick has held a variety of roles, specializing in process improvement, business development, client relationship management, and policy development. Anick holds multiple certifications, including the Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) from The Procurement School, Canadian Law and Precision Drafting from The Procurement Office, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Drawing on her extensive training and 10+ years of public procurement experience, Anick provides expert advice to GNB and other public sector organizations in New Brunswick, helping them navigate the complexities of public procurement with confidence.
Vincent Vu
Procurement and Property Management - Ville de Lévis
Vincent Vu heads the Procurement Directorate for the Ville de Lévis, the 7th largest city in the province of Quebec. With over 30 years of experience as a manager in the municipal sector, he has developed expertise in process optimization, strategic planning, change management, project management, and strategic procurement. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Association des Gestionnaires Financiers Municipaux du Québec (AGFMQ) for 11 years, until 2014, and in that capacity contributed, in collaboration with CERIU (Centre d’Expertise et de Recherche en Infrastructures Urbaines), to the development of the “Performance-Based Specifications” (DOP) model.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Université Laval and is also a Certified Management Accountant. Elected to the CCMP Board of Directors in 2014, he is proud to contribute to promoting this national network of public procurement professionals.
Jess Aggio
Senior Principal Analyst, Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management - Gartner
Jess is an analyst at Gartner with 15+ years of experience across sourcing and vendor management – mostly in the Ontario public sector, with a focus on IT, professional and corporate services. Her research focuses on innovative sourcing approaches, better contracting, and driving value for her clients – especially within the global public sector. She has led end-to-end procurement processes for several hospitals across Ontario, including new and transformative solutions and most recently led a team of specialists conducting end-to-end procurement activities for hospital clients. She uses the lessons learned through her career to advise and help clients navigate the complex world of technology sourcing with a focus on achieving outcomes.
Trish Rafuse
Co-Chair, Board of Examiners - UPPCC
Trish Rafuse is Director, Procurement Services at Interuniversity Services Inc. (ISI), where she leads the strategic sourcing team that drives value through collaborative procurement and contracting for Atlantic Canada’s publicly funded post-secondary sector. With nearly 20 years’ experience in public procurement, she is actively engaged in advancing the profession through leadership roles, including Co-Chair on the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) Board of Examiners and as a Director on the CPPC Board. Trish holds both CPPB and CPPO designations.
James Mullinger
Keynote Speaker, Author, Comedian
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Mélanie Pouliot
National Director, Contract Services - Defence Construction Canada
Mélanie began her career in the private sector as an engineer. She joined DCC in 2007 as a Contract Coordinator for the National Capital Region in Ottawa. In 2009, she was promoted to Team Leader, Contract Services where she led a team responsible for procurement plans for DND’s capital infrastructure program. Mélanie subsequently transferred to Head Office as Technical Specialist, Procurement where she was focussed in delivering public-private partnerships. She was promoted to National Director, Contract Services in 2017. Mélanie holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Chemical Engineering from the University of Ottawa.
Rosslyn Young
Lawyer – Edilex
Rosslyn Young is a commercial lawyer and procurement professional with over twenty years of experience advising public sector organizations. After working for five years with a boutique law firm specializing in public procurement, she held executive legal and procurement roles with LCBO, Metrolinx and Supply Ontario. She is also Co-Program Director of the Certificate in Advanced Procurement Law and Practice with Osgoode Hall Law School of Professional Development. Most recently, Rosslyn joined Edilex, a software company with a trusted reputation in public sector legal tech, to support their national market expansion.
Nadine Maxwell
Category Specialist - WSIB
Nadine Maxwell is a multi-award-winning procurement strategist and 2026 Emerging Leader who specializes in the intersection of operational excellence and digital transformation. Nadine has a proven track record of leading high-impact initiatives and transformations and is dedicated to helping organizations leverage lean workflows.
Currently a Category Specialist at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), she has over 16 years of experience across the public and private sectors, including pivotal roles with the Toronto Police Service and Sears Canada. She specializes in “right-to-left” strategic thinking with modernization at the forefront of her transformations.
She holds both NISCL-CSCL and MCIPS designations and is certified in Process Management. As a frequent advocate for the betterment of future Procurement, she is taking a focus on how AI best practices and team cohesion drive best-in-class business outcomes.
Down time for her includes anything artistic, active, or family focused with her husband, two kids and their Frenchie.
Travis Janzen
Manager, Procurement Services - WSIB
Travis Janzen has 16 years of experience in public sector procurement. He earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from Trent University, and began his procurement career after a contract role at CBC. Since then, he has obtained his CSCMP and CPPO designations and was among the first professionals to earn the NIGP-CPP credential. Travis currently works as Manager, Procurement Services at WSIB, where he has strengthened the Strategic Sourcing team’s cohesion through a focus on team building and practical, people-first approaches.
Outside of work, Travis is highly active—running with donkeys in Colorado, competing in Tough Mudders, and taking on endurance challenges such as a 48-hour adventure race. He is also the founder and race director of the Oakville Remembrance Trail Run.
Heather Bartlett
Manager, Quality Assurance and Risk Management - OPO
Heather Bartlett has been a member of the federal public service since 2003 gaining significant experience in procurement management, policy compliance, and leadership.
She has held various roles across multiple departments starting her career as a procurement officer at the Department of National Defence, transitioning to procurement policy and her current role.
Heather has held numerous leadership roles, including Senior Manager and Acting Director roles. She has been responsible for policy guidance related to topics such as Intellectual Property, Procurement Risk and Limitation of Liability, Greening Government, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Procurement, and Indigenous Procurement Initiative (5%). Additionally, she has served as a mentor to procurement officers and policy analysts through formal channels and enjoys the interactive discussions leading to personal growth and a stronger public service.
Heather joined the Office of the Procurement Ombud in January 2024. She has since become a certified mediator and has led and contributed to many reviews of complaints, knowledge deepening and sharing reports, and strategic planning exercises.
On a personal note, Heather is Metis, English, Irish and French and she identifies as she/her. She loves to travel and is an avid gardener.
François Émond
Executive Director - Canadian Public Procurement Council
François Emond currently holds the position of Executive Director at the Canadian Public Procurement Council. Over the last 30 years, he has demonstrated expertise in both public and private sector procurement through his professional work and his leadership roles. His extensive background spanning various industries, coupled with his persistent dedication to enhancing the significance of procurement within every organization he has been part of, has equipped him with a deep comprehension of the true-to-life struggles and realities confronting public procurement specialists.
François also enjoys sharing his expertise by instructing various business-related subjects at both university and college levels. He is an alumnus of the Université de Sherbrooke, where he obtained his MBA, and he also holds the CPPO (Certified Public Procurement Officer) professional designation.
Kimberley Murphy
Manager, Procurement Engagement - Nova Scotia Procurement Services
Kimberley Murphy has been with the Nova Scotia Government in the Procurement division for the past 13 years. In her current role as Manager of Procurement Engagement, she is responsible for developing and delivering information on the policies and processes of public procurement for internal and external groups. Included in that group is the supplier community where Kimberley has focused much of her efforts to engage suppliers in the public procurement process through events, on-line resources and by participating in the Atlantic Supplier Development team where she served two terms as Chair. Kimberley joined the Board of Directors in October 2016 after chairing the CPPC Forum held in Halifax.
Paul Gerin
Procurement Specialist (Halifax), PSPC
Paul joined Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in September of 2021 as an Outreach Officer. Supporting businesses in Atlantic Canada and brings over 20 years of federal government experience with him.
With over 24 years in the Federal Government, Paul has worked in the following organizations in roles that have been supportive of the business & entrepreneurial communities across Canada: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA); Service Canada; and Canada Revenue Agency.
Nicole Fowler
Director, Strategic Procurement Services – Queen’s University
Nicole Fowler is the Director of Strategic Procurement Services at Queen’s University. Nicole has over 20 years of public sector experience in the areas of procurement, finance and administration. Throughout her career, she has developed extensive expertise in procurement policy, systems implementation, and institutional operations. Nicole holds certifications from the National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL), the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), and is a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP).
Sandra Nelson
Executive Director, University Procurement – University of Toronto
Sandra is an authentic leader with over 25 years of experience in the Higher Education sector. She has been highly successful in delivering large and complex projects, focusing on strategic reorientation, change leadership, and building collaborative teams. As Executive Director, University Procurement at the University of Toronto, Sandra leads with a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and strategic transformation. Through her volunteer work as Chair of the Ontario University Professional Procurement Management Association (OUPPMA), the Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO), and CASPAR – Canadian University Professionals for Sustainable Procurement, she aspires to lead and motivate colleagues in a positive and challenging manner.
