Michael Jones is a seasoned strategic and crisis communications advisor at the executive level with twenty years of experience in leading international organizations and the Canadian federal government. He has a strong track record of driving challenging, multifaceted projects and working alongside an array of stakeholders to forge consensus around sensitive issues.

As a former Chief of Staff and senior advisor to ministers in the Trudeau government, Michael gained a deep understanding of how the government makes decisions and how programs and policies are shaped. He’s worked on a broad range of files including Canada-US relations, trade, defence, development, immigration, and public safety.

He began his career in media relations and digital engagement and has since worked in more than 40 countries on global issues such as food security, climate adaptation, and community-driven development. He has also helped rebuild communications and engagement strategies for several international organizations from the ground up.

Michael has been listed among ‘The Most Influential People in Government and Politics’ for being “practiced at dampening the clang of government endeavours gone awry.” He received his Master’s Arts in International Affairs from Georgetown University and has a bachelor’s degree with honours from Queen’s where he was admitted to the Tricolour Society.