Join Canadian Club Toronto on February 26 for a timely conversation with The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy, in conversation with Debbie Gamble, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Interac. This discussion will examine how Canada’s economic, digital, and infrastructure priorities intersect to drive productivity, strengthen national cohesion, and position the country for long-term competitiveness in an increasingly connected global economy.
The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc
President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy
First elected in 2000 and re-elected eight times since, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc has represented the riding of Beauséjour for 25 years.
A senior member of Cabinet, Minister LeBlanc has held a number of portfolios over the years, including International Trade, Finance, Intergovernmental Affairs, Public Safety and Democratic Institutions, and Infrastructure and Communities. He has also served as President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, as Minister of Northern Affairs and Internal Trade, as Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and as Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. Additionally, he has served as Deputy Government Whip and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence.
During his time on the Hill, Minister LeBlanc has gained a wealth of experience delivering on national commitments and priorities that depend on strong relationships with other orders of government to create more jobs and grow the economy. In his various roles in Cabinet, he has led the delivery of important initiatives for Canadians, including establishing the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and modernizing the Fisheries Act to help protect fish stocks and habitat. As Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, he led major efforts to strengthen internal trade and increase infrastructure investments across the country.
Prior to his election to the House of Commons, Minister LeBlanc practiced law as a barrister and solicitor with Clark Drummie in Shediac and Moncton, New Brunswick. From 1993 to 1996, he served as Special Advisor to then Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien.
Minister LeBlanc holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick, and a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School. A proud Acadian with deep roots in francophone rural New Brunswick, he is married to Jolène Richard, a former Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of New Brunswick.
Debbie Gamble
Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Interac
Debbie is a visionary technology leader with a passion for leveraging digital innovations to improve people’s lives. With over 35 years of experience in payment and secure transaction technologies, she has led ground-breaking initiatives in digital ID, crypto currencies, contactless and mobile commerce, AI and micro-finance on an international scale.
Debbie champions collaboration and diversity of thought, inspiring her staff to achieve award-winning success in their fields. Her leadership and expertise have been recognized through numerous industry awards, including Top 50 Canadian Executives, FemTech Leader of the Year, Top 50 Women in FinTech and Most Influential Women in Payments. Through her work, Debbie is driving the success of the digital economy and transforming the way we think about technology leadership.
