Fred Ninh
Senior Analyst at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Biography
Degree from Carleton: Master of Arts in International Affairs ‘14
Other Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Wilfrid Laurier University
Current role and employer: Senior Analyst at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Length of time in this role: 3 years
Snapshot of your duties at work: I work on the development and implementation of policies and programs to stimulate clean growth, create jobs, and drive innovation across all sectors of the Canadian economy. This includes providing advice on federal investments in clean technology projects, as well as working across federal departments and agencies to coordinate our support for clean technology in Canada.
Current work projects: I currently spend most of my time working with Canada’s clean technology entrepreneurs and executives to help them invent the future, and drive the growth of their companies. I am also working on a strategy to help our team serve stakeholders better.
How I Got Here: Before joining the public service, I worked as an Associate at the Business Council of Canada for several years. In this role, I provided strategic advice and analysis on a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues – working to make Canada a stronger country, and better place to live, work and invest. I have also had the privilege of spending two amazing semesters abroad at the University of Amsterdam and the Paris School of International Affairs (Sciences Po).