Michael Nelson, Registrar of Lobbyists

Michael Nelson comes to the role of Registrar with a diverse range of experience. He was appointed Registrar of Lobbyists on a full-time basis in September, 2005. Between July 2004 and September 2005, he served as Registrar of Lobbyists concurrently with his responsibilities as Assistant Deputy Minister for the Comptrollership and Administration Sector of Industry Canada. As Senior Financial Officer for the Department, he was responsible for ensuring that departmental activities, such as financial management and contracting take place with the highest regard for the wise use of public funds and in line with the values and ethics of the public service.

Michael was a Vice President of the Public Service Commission (PSC) between 1999 and 2003, where he was responsible for corporate management and the PSC’s learning and development programs.

As Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Forces Housing Agency between 1995 and 1999, Michael was responsible for the overall management of a Special Operating Agency that manages and maintains housing for military families.

Prior to those positions, Michael held a variety of roles, including Executive Director of a study on organization in government under former Clerk of the Privy Council Gordon Osbaldeston and Research Director of a study prior to that on accountability of Deputy Ministers.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Applied Science at the Royal Military College of Canada and a Master of Business of Administration at the University of Ottawa.