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mharris@casselsbrock.com

Telephone: 416 815 4254
Fax: 416 646 5480

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
2100 Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3C2
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Michael D. Harris, ICD.D

Mike Harris is a senior business advisor at Cassels Brock. As a former school board chair, MPP, and Premier of Ontario (1995-2002), Mr. Harris has unique expertise in shaping public policy and managing stakeholder issues. His background in government and business, combined with a strong network of national and international contacts, will provide our clients with senior-level advice on business strategy.

Mr. Harris sits on the boards of several Canadian corporations and acts as a consultant and advisor to numerous Canadian companies – both private and public. He is a senior advisor on several equity funds focused on infrastructure, stressed companies, and energy and environmental investments. His current responsibilities include:

• Magna International Inc., Lead Director and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee
• Chartwell Seniors Housing REIT, Chair of the Board of Trustees and member of the Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committee
• Canaccord Financial, Director and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee
• FirstService Corporation, Director and member of the Corporate Governance and Compensation Committee
• Route1, Chairman of the Board

Mr. Harris serves as a director of the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation and the Mount Royal University Foundation, and is Honourary Chairman of fundraising initiatives for Nipissing University and Canadore College as well as the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Mr. Harris is also a senior fellow of the Fraser Institute, a leading Canadian economic, social research and education organization.

Mr. Harris’ board and advisory responsibilities take him to all parts of Canada, with some international travel to London, Europe and the U.S. on a regular basis. He is sought after for his advice on governance issues and government relations matters, particularly with the national and povincial governments in Canada.