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Daniel Dufort

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Président-directeur général / President & CEO at IEDM - MEI
📍 Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada

Daniel Dufort is the President and CEO of the Montreal Economic Institute (IEDM), where he leads public policy discourse. A seasoned professional, he previously worked in federal politics as a speechwriter and strategic advisor in a Prime Ministers office. He holds an MBA from HEC Montréal and a law degree from Université Laval.

Daniel is passionate about advancing economic freedom and frequently contributes his perspective to Canadas public debate. His opinion pieces are regularly featured in major national publications, including The Globe and Mail and the Financial Post, establishing him as an influential voice on economic and policy matters.

Prior to his leadership role at the IEDM, Daniel served as a speechwriter and issues manager within the Office of the 22nd Prime Minister of Canada.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Président-directeur général / President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Economic Liberalism
A core theme in his writing, he advocates for free-market principles, critiques government interventionism ('dirigisme'), and discusses its impact on inflation and economic prosperity.
Healthcare Policy
He frequently comments on healthcare system inefficiencies, writing about the role of telemedicine and the impacts of government policy on the shortage of doctors in Quebec.
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Career

Work history

4-2023
Président-directeur général / President & CEO
IEDM - MEI
10-2021 - 3-2023
Directeur principal / Senior Director
MERCURE Conseil
10-2020 - 11-2021
Directeur
MERCURE Conseil
1-2020 - 10-2020
Directeur principal aux relations externes, communications et développement
IEDM - MEI
6-2018 - 1-2020
Director, External Relations, Communications & Development
IEDM - MEI
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Education
2022 - 2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA
HEC Montréal
2005 - 2008
LL.B.
Université Laval
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