Special Guest – Kathleen Cook, CFIB
Provincial Director for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the North

As the Provincial Director for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the North, Kathleen helps lead the advocacy, research, policy analysis, and communication activities on issues affecting small- and medium-sized businesses across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the territories.

Prior to joining CFIB in 2021, Kathleen accumulated a range of experience working at both municipal and provincial levels of government in policy, strategy, and communications. She also held a senior leadership role with a large non-profit.

Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Winnipeg.