Krista Maydew

Krista Maydew is Vice President of External Affairs at IAMGOLD, leading strategic initiatives in government relations, Indigenous partnerships, and stakeholder engagement within the mining industry. With extensive experience navigating complex regulatory landscapes, Krista works closely with federal, provincial, and municipal governments to advance policies that support responsible resource development and economic growth. Recognized for building […]
Emmanuelle Toussaint

Ms. Toussaint has over 25 years of management experience in both the private and public sectors. A trained lawyer and member of the Québec Bar, she is a seasoned executive who was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2021 by WXN, the Women’s Executive Network. She has held key strategic positions, […]
Elise Truscott

Elise Truscott is the Manager Community at BHP Canada. In this role, she is responsible for the social investment strategy and delivery of key community initatives and programs to support the safe delivery of BHP’s Jansen Potash project. She previously held the role of Principal, Business Planning delivering the Potash Life of Asset and Asset […]
Brent Bergeron

Mr. Bergeron leads the development and implementation of the company’s corporate affairs and sustainability strategy and programs, including government and external relations, environmental stewardship, community relations, social responsibility, and country risk analysis activities.
Carolyn Chisholm

Carolyn Chisholm is Director, External Affairs for Rio Tinto Canada. She is actively engaged in environment, sustainability and regulatory affairs, leading advocacy, and engagement strategies for Rio Tinto at the federal and provincial levels.
Pierre Gratton

Pierre Gratton was appointed President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) in 2011. Based in Ottawa, MAC is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry.