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| + | '''David MacNaughton''' is a Canadian diplomat, business leader, political strategist, and strategy consultant. | ||
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| + | Per 2021, he is President of the CIA-connected [[Palantir Technologies]] Canada, a post for which he resigned his ambassadorship.<ref name=PalantirConflict>[https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/palantir-macnaughton-ethics-1.5726443 Freeland, Vance and several federal officials barred from official dealings with ex-ambassador], [[CBC News]], 16 Sept 2020</ref> He was Canada's ambassador to the [[United States]] from [[2016]] to [[2019]]. He previously was president of [[Hill and Knowlton]], one of the most ruthless PR-companies around. | ||
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| + | MacNaugton is credited by ''[[Canadian Business]]'' with "changing the face of public affairs in Canada" through the co-creation of the firm Public Affairs Resource Group (PARG), which in 1987 brought the services of public affairs and the polling firm [[Decima Research]] under one roof.<ref>McIntosh, Gord (8 February 1989). "Approval is granted for takeover of Decima". Toronto Star. Canadian Press. p. F3.</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | Prior to his appointment, MacNaughton was Chairman at StrategyCorp, a Canadian public affairs and communications firm. MacNaughton also served as Canadian and North American president of [[Hill and Knowlton]], and president of Public Affairs International, which purchased Decima Research to create Public Affairs Resource Group. | ||
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| + | ==Politics== | ||
| + | MacNaughton’s public sector experience includes work at both the federal and provincial levels of government. At the federal level he spent six years as a senior advisor to [[Don Jamieson (politician)|Don Jamieson]],<ref>https://books.google.com/books?id=Z55y9MLP-P0C&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43&dq=%22david+macnaughton%22+%22Don+Jamieson%22&source=bl&ots=gKGosSjCRR&sig=LNdDHVc6OPy9tE2NsJ5OWLVi2uE&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22david%20macnaughton%22%20%22Don%20Jamieson%22&f=false|</ref> successively Minister for the Government of Canada's Departments of [[Transport Canada|Transport]], [[Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada|Industry]] and [[Global Affairs Canada|Foreign Affairs]].<ref>[https://ocl-cal.gc.ca/app/secure/orl/lrrs/do/lbbstPhSmmry;jsessionid=0001nCHLehvmgYXS83J5g4wbgkN:-5B9F?_flxKy=®Id=511278&lobId=430503&ret=/do/pblcSmmry&searchPage=publicSearch&sMdKy=&hideTopNav= Public offices held: DAVID MACNAUGHTON]</ref> A longtime [[Liberal Party of Canada]] activist, MacNaughton has been involved federally in numerous election and political campaigns. | ||
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| + | In Ontario, he co-chaired [[David Peterson]]'s successful [[1987 Ontario general election|1987 election]] campaign, and was a senior advisor to [[Dalton McGuinty]] in the [[2003 Ontario general election|2003 election]].<ref name="David MacNaughton">https://web.archive.org/web/20110513234946/http://www.canada.com/toronto/features/ontariovotes/story.html?id=4124FC4F-C2FA-4388-A07A-98CAC39364B0</ref> Following that election, from October 2003 until May 2005 MacNaughton served as principal secretary to McGuinty.<ref>https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/katie-telford-hard-working-tough-honest-and-wicked-smart</ref> | ||
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| + | In 2015, MacNaughton served as Ontario co-chair for the federal Liberal campaign that was successful in electing [[Justin Trudeau]] as Prime Minister.<ref>http://news.nationalpost.com/features/the-liberal-resurrection</ref> | ||
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| + | In 2020, MacNaughton was found to have violated Canada's Conflict of Interest Act after offering ''pro bono'' work to several public office holders on behalf of Palantir Technologies Canada, of which he is Presidnent.<ref name=PalantirConflict/> | ||
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| + | ==Opinions== | ||
| + | MacNaughton has been an outspoken advocate of government using asset sales in order to invest in new infrastructure.<ref>http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/david-macnaughton-build-infrastructure-through-sales-not-debt</ref> He has also urged government to adopt a program of fundamental change in how it operates in order to more efficiently provide services.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/ontario-needs-fundamental-change-not-a-fight-over-austerity-vs-stimulus/article15291923/</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Other activities== | ||
| + | MacNaughton has served on the boards of the [[North York General Hospital]], the [[Toronto International Film Festival]],<ref>http://playbackonline.ca/2013/09/19/lisa-de-wilde-to-chair-tiff-board/</ref> the [[Stratford Festival]], [[TVOntario]] and the [[Toronto French School]]. | ||
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| + | ==Personal life== | ||
| + | MacNaughton's partner is Leslie Noble of the public affairs firm, StrategyCorp. Noble has worked for the [[Ontario Progressive Conservative Party]] for several elections, notably as co-campaign manager with [[Tom Long (politician)|Tom Long]] on the "[[Common Sense Revolution]]" which won majority governments in 1995 and 1999.<ref>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trudeau-picks-close-allies-as-ambassadors-to-us-and-un/article28231669/</ref><ref>http://magazine.utoronto.ca/life-on-campus/revitalizing-university-college-leslie-noble/</ref><ref>http://ontarionewswatch.com/onw-news.html?id=793 </ref> | ||
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David MacNaughton is a Canadian diplomat, business leader, political strategist, and strategy consultant.
Per 2021, he is President of the CIA-connected Palantir Technologies Canada, a post for which he resigned his ambassadorship.[1] He was Canada's ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019. He previously was president of Hill and Knowlton, one of the most ruthless PR-companies around.
MacNaugton is credited by Canadian Business with "changing the face of public affairs in Canada" through the co-creation of the firm Public Affairs Resource Group (PARG), which in 1987 brought the services of public affairs and the polling firm Decima Research under one roof.[2]
Background
Prior to his appointment, MacNaughton was Chairman at StrategyCorp, a Canadian public affairs and communications firm. MacNaughton also served as Canadian and North American president of Hill and Knowlton, and president of Public Affairs International, which purchased Decima Research to create Public Affairs Resource Group.
Politics
MacNaughton’s public sector experience includes work at both the federal and provincial levels of government. At the federal level he spent six years as a senior advisor to Don Jamieson,[3] successively Minister for the Government of Canada's Departments of Transport, Industry and Foreign Affairs.[4] A longtime Liberal Party of Canada activist, MacNaughton has been involved federally in numerous election and political campaigns.
In Ontario, he co-chaired David Peterson's successful 1987 election campaign, and was a senior advisor to Dalton McGuinty in the 2003 election.[5] Following that election, from October 2003 until May 2005 MacNaughton served as principal secretary to McGuinty.[6]
In 2015, MacNaughton served as Ontario co-chair for the federal Liberal campaign that was successful in electing Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister.[7]
In 2020, MacNaughton was found to have violated Canada's Conflict of Interest Act after offering pro bono work to several public office holders on behalf of Palantir Technologies Canada, of which he is Presidnent.[1]
Opinions
MacNaughton has been an outspoken advocate of government using asset sales in order to invest in new infrastructure.[8] He has also urged government to adopt a program of fundamental change in how it operates in order to more efficiently provide services.[9]
Other activities
MacNaughton has served on the boards of the North York General Hospital, the Toronto International Film Festival,[10] the Stratford Festival, TVOntario and the Toronto French School.
Personal life
MacNaughton's partner is Leslie Noble of the public affairs firm, StrategyCorp. Noble has worked for the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party for several elections, notably as co-campaign manager with Tom Long on the "Common Sense Revolution" which won majority governments in 1995 and 1999.[11][12][13]
References
- ↑ a b Freeland, Vance and several federal officials barred from official dealings with ex-ambassador, CBC News, 16 Sept 2020
- ↑ McIntosh, Gord (8 February 1989). "Approval is granted for takeover of Decima". Toronto Star. Canadian Press. p. F3.
- ↑ https://books.google.com/books?id=Z55y9MLP-P0C&pg=PA43&lpg=PA43&dq=%22david+macnaughton%22+%22Don+Jamieson%22&source=bl&ots=gKGosSjCRR&sig=LNdDHVc6OPy9tE2NsJ5OWLVi2uE&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=%22david%20macnaughton%22%20%22Don%20Jamieson%22&f=false%7C
- ↑ Public offices held: DAVID MACNAUGHTON
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20110513234946/http://www.canada.com/toronto/features/ontariovotes/story.html?id=4124FC4F-C2FA-4388-A07A-98CAC39364B0
- ↑ https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/katie-telford-hard-working-tough-honest-and-wicked-smart
- ↑ http://news.nationalpost.com/features/the-liberal-resurrection
- ↑ http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/david-macnaughton-build-infrastructure-through-sales-not-debt
- ↑ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/ontario-needs-fundamental-change-not-a-fight-over-austerity-vs-stimulus/article15291923/
- ↑ http://playbackonline.ca/2013/09/19/lisa-de-wilde-to-chair-tiff-board/
- ↑ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trudeau-picks-close-allies-as-ambassadors-to-us-and-un/article28231669/
- ↑ http://magazine.utoronto.ca/life-on-campus/revitalizing-university-college-leslie-noble/
- ↑ http://ontarionewswatch.com/onw-news.html?id=793
