TORONTO, ON – The Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI) today announced the promotion of Laurent Carbonneau to Vice President of Policy and Advocacy. In this role, Laurent will oversee CCI’s government relations and advocacy work, including coordination of the Council’s national policy priorities and support for lobbying activity across Canada.

Laurent is a highly respected public policy leader and accomplished author, known for his strong public profile and deep commitment to CCI’s mission. His steady judgement and strategic clarity have proven invaluable in high-stakes files and fast-moving national debates, helping CCI remain focused and effective across federal and provincial arenas.

He has played a leading role in establishing CCI’s Policy and Research Department and in expanding the organization’s policy outputs. He also led the development of new policy products, including Mooseworks, to bring CCI’s research and analysis to a wider audience. Laurent has driven many of CCI’s flagship reports, including A Mandate to Innovate, Buying Ideas and Building Winners, alongside a wide range of submissions to governments across the country.

“Laurent brings exceptional discipline, clarity, and sound judgement to CCI’s policy work,” said Dana O’Born, Chief Strategy Officer at the Council of Canadian Innovators. “He has been instrumental in strengthening how we shape ideas, articulate priorities, and engage effectively in the rooms where critical decisions are made. This promotion recognizes both the breadth of his leadership and the growing importance of a coordinated, national approach to advocacy.”

As Vice President, Policy and Advocacy, Carbonneau will oversee to CCI’s regional bureau leaders, strengthening on-the-ground advocacy and connecting policy priorities to organizational growth. He will oversee delivery of CCI’s advocacy agenda and regional activation strategies, guide the policy development process, and lead new efforts to expand CCI’s policy capabilities into additional opportunities that support the organization’s long-term growth and brand.

About the Council of Canadian Innovators

The Council of Canadian Innovators is a national business council representing more than 175 of Canada's fastest-growing companies. CCI's mission is to help Canadian technology companies scale globally and create the jobs of the future.