Michele Austin
Michele Austin is a member of the board of ITIF's Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness.
Austin joined Bell Canada as vice president of public affairs in March 2023. Recognized as a global leader in public policy, Michele arrived at Bell from Twitter Inc., where she served as director of public policy (U.S. and Canada) for five years.
Recent Events and Presentations
April 30, 2024
Reviving Canada’s Innovation Economy
Watch now for ITIF's launch event for the Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness, an Ottawa-based ITIF affiliate focused on tackling these issues. The event featured an expert panel discussion on a new report from the Centre examining the how and why of Canada’s performance on key measures of productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.