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James Christopher Desmoulin, MBA, B.Comm, CIM, AICB

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Senior Strategist - Policy at Government of Canada
📍 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

James is a results-driven Senior Strategist with extensive experience in finance, policy, and Indigenous relations for the Government of Canada and Ontario Power Generation. An MBA from Dalhousie University, his work is focused on strategic development and economic reconciliation. People who have worked with him often describe him as professional, innovative, and a catalytic team-builder.

Outside of work, James is passionate about community building and volunteerism, serving on advisory councils and recently joining the FIFA World Cup 2026 volunteer team. He explores holistic wellness, having earned a Reiki certification, and has participated in international missions to support Indigenous communities in Guatemala.

He received the 2025 Chang Volunteer of The Year Award for his contributions to the community.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Senior Strategist - Policy
Job Level
Junior
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Indigenous Reconciliation
A core focus of his career, he has led Indigenous relations teams and worked on major policy, land, and economic negotiations for government and energy sectors.
Strategic Policy
Holds senior strategist and policy advisor roles, focusing on complex and sensitive files for the Canadian government and serving on Toronto Metropolitan University's strategy advisory council.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Senior Strategist - Policy
Government of Canada
1-2024
Member Entrepreneurship and Strategy Program Advisory Council
Toronto Metropolitan University
6-2022 - 12-2023
Senior Manager, Indigenous Relations
Ontario Power Generation
1-2022 - 6-2022
Senior Strategic Initiatives Officer
Government of Canada
6-2011 - 6-2022
Finance Officer
Government of Canada
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Education
2019 - 2019
Online Programmes Executive Education
INSEAD
2013 - 2019
MBA
Dalhousie University
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