Guests CVs

The Honourable Victor Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Government of , Canada

The Hon. Victor Fedeli is a lifelong entrepreneur, successful business person, author, and philanthropist, serving as Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Chair of Cabinet.

Vic’s business experience led his firm Fedeli Corporation to be ranked 34th in the Top 50 Best Places to Work in Canada in 1989. It also served him well, when he was elected to two terms as Mayor of the City of North Bay from 2003 to 2010. As Mayor, Vic focused on fiscal prudence and economic development, restoring hope and solvency to North Bay.

In 2011 Vic was elected to the Ontario Legislature, and is now serving his third term as Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) for Nipissing. In 2018, his party unanimously elected him to serve as Interim Leader of the Official Opposition. Vic served ten terms on the Board of the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce, served as Director with Global Vision, and has served on many agencies, boards, and commissions, often as Chair. He is married to local humour writer Patty, and is always seen in one of his trademark yellow ties.

Nina Tangri Member of Provincial Parliament Parliamentary Assistant (Economic Development)

Nina Tangri is the Member of Provincial Parliament for -Streetsville and a tireless advocate for her community.

She has served as Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors at the Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga and was a Cabinet Member of ErinOak Kids, Ontario’s largest treatment centre for children living with disabilities. She has received numerous accolades for her tireless volunteer work and support of organizations and clubs across the GTA, including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Award.

Professionally, Nina is an entrepreneur and small business owner with over 30 years experience in financial management. Until her election to Ontario’s 42nd Parliament, she was the CEO of Tangri Insurance & Financial Group, and President of Tangri- BMT Insurance Brokers.

In June 2019, Nina was appointed Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade. Previously, Nina also served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Policy, mandated with studying and reviewing policy related to healthcare, education, and social services. She continues to enjoy meeting with community members and businesses in her community and across the Province to learn how to make life better for Ontarians.

Deepak Anand Member of Provincial Parliament

Deepak Anand is the Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga-Malton and is Special Advisor to the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Minister Fedeli with a focus on trade relations between India and Ontario. MPP Anand is also the Chair of the Standing Committee on Regulations and Private Bills and a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts. His priorities as an MPP are youth empowerment, local employment, public housing, and community engagement. With an AIM to be Active, Inspired and Motivated to bring about positive change to the area he has always participated in volunteering programs and community initiatives. MPP Anand is an undergraduate in Chemical Engineering and studied MBA at the Schulich School of Business. He has put his entrepreneurial skills to good use for residents of his riding, as he is the Founder of Meaningful Media, an organization that brings light to different charities. He was also the producer and host for Radio Saanjh, a radio show that discussed local issues and provided exposure to different local organizations working for the betterment of the community.