Strategic Advisor

Peter MacKay is a Canadian lawyer and former politician who held several high-profile Government roles, including Minister of National Defence, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Justice and Attorney General. He was the leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada and played a crucial role in uniting his Party and the Canadian Alliance, which led to the formation of the modern Conservative Party of Canada. During his tenure as Minister of Defence (2007-2013), he oversaw Canada's mission in Afghanistan and implemented strategically important defence reforms. Since leaving politics in 2015, MacKay has worked in law and public affairs, remaining a prominent voice in Canadian politics.
One of Canada’s most prolific modern-day statesmen, MacKay gives Canada a strategic and credible voice on the global stage. MacKay was the founder of the Halifax International Security Forum, hosted annually and helping to elevate Canada’s role in global security discussions. He remains a staunch supporter of the Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, and the community through his involvement with Special Olympics Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada and Wounded Warriors Canada.
Peter lives with his wife Nazanin, a human rights advocate, and their three children in Nova Scotia