Equine Canada (EC) is pleased to welcome Mathieu Ravignat to the new position of Senior Officer, Executive Services, effective May 25, 2016.

Ravignat’s impressive professional experience includes five years as a Member of Parliament for the Federal Riding of the Pontiac. From 2011 to 2015, he represented the interests of the residents of Pontiac, QC, managing a substantial budget and overseeing staff. His responsibilities included everything from drafting private member bills and policies on international trade to providing citizens with access to government services and handling national media relations.

In addition, Ravignat has held several positions with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), including being part of the management team for the Partnerships Portfolio, and Senior Program Officer of Strategic Programs. He has also been a member of various international delegations, including the Canadian Delegation to the Organization of Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the Canadian Delegation for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Canada (Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement).

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