Wellington Advocacy is pleased to welcome James Rajotte to its Strategic Advisory Board, strengthening our ability to help our partners navigate complex government decision making, including Canada-U.S. relations.
James Rajotte
James Rajotte is a senior public affairs and business leader with more than two decades at the intersection of government, business, and public policy across Canada and the United States.
Most recently, Mr. Rajotte served as Alberta’s senior representative to the United States, one of the province’s most senior executive roles. Based in Washington, D.C., he led Alberta’s engagement with top public and private decision makers, advancing the province’s interests in energy, trade, investment, and economic competitiveness.
Mr. Rajotte spent 15 years as a member of Parliament, representing Edmonton Southwest and Edmonton–Leduc from 2000 to 2015. He served for seven consecutive years as chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, providing leadership on major economic, fiscal, and business policy issues. He also served as chair of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology.
Following his parliamentary career, he became a vice president at a major telecommunications company. From 2015 to 2020, he led government relations with provincial and municipal governments across Canada, including extensive work in Ontario, helping guide the company through complex policy and regulatory environments as it expanded its broadband and wireless infrastructure.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rajotte has built trusted relationships with senior leaders in provincial and federal governments and Canada’s business community. His experience spans elected office, corporate government relations, Canada-U.S. relations, and senior advisory roles with the Government of Alberta, giving him a rare understanding of how governments make decisions and how businesses can best engage with policymakers.
Wellington Advocacy Strategic Advisory Board
Wellington Advocacy is a national, full-service public affairs firm shaping government policy and public opinion for business leaders and global brands.
Chaired by the Honourable Wayne Wouters, PC, OC, 21st Clerk of the Privy Council and head of the Canadian Public Service, the Wellington Advocacy Strategic Advisory Board brings together senior public servants, executives, and subject-matter experts to provide strategic and specialized policy counsel to corporate decision makers. Its members include:
- The Honourable Scott J. Morrison, AC, 30th Prime Minister of Australia.
- The Honourable Thomas Mulcair, PC, 35th leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons.
- The Honourable Christian Paradis, PC, previously minister of Public Works and Government Services, Natural Resources, and Industry.
- Stephen de Boer, former Canadian ambassador to the World Trade Organization and foreign affairs advisor to the prime minister.
- Christine Hogan, previously deputy minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and International Trade, as well as foreign affairs advisor to the prime minister.
- Major-General (Ret.) Tammy Harris, former deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
- Scott McCord, respected Canadian entrepreneur and trusted advisor with more than four decades of experience.
- Bruno Saccomani, former Canadian ambassador to Jordan and Iraq and Royal Canadian Mounted Police superintendent.
Navigating Volatility
As governments respond to ever-changing geopolitical, trade, and regulatory pressures, the board helps our partners stay informed, anticipate policy changes, and make sound decisions.
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