Graham Fox (Loran scholar ‘93) is the incoming President & CEO of the Institute for Research on Public Policy, effective 1 April 2011. Previously, he served as strategic policy advisor with Fraser Milner Casgrain in Ottawa, where he brought a broad range of experience in politics and public policy to bear on the issues facing his clients. Earlier in his career, he was a vice-president of the Public Policy Forum, where he worked towards improving the quality of government in Canada through open dialogue on democracy, prosperity and sovereignty.

A graduate of Queen's University, Graham earned an MSc from the London School of Economics. Quite active in politics, he served as chief of staff to the Rt. Hon. Joe Clark for two years and, more recently, campaigned during the 2007 provincial election as a candidate for the riding of Ottawa-Orléans.

For Graham, the link between his formative years as a Loran scholar and his current position is clear: “The values most dear to the Loran Awards - leadership, character and service - are exactly what politics, at its best, should be about. That is the lesson I draw and what motivates my involvement today.”

“The field of politics and public policy is full of opportunity for a young person who has drive and initiative. The support and encouragement I have received as a Loran scholar over the years has given me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills and gain valuable experience to perform at a high level despite my age.”

Outside of work, Graham is very active in his community. As president of the Festival franco-ontarien, he led a fundraising campaign that greatly improved the festival’s financial strength; he is now past president. Graham also serves on the board of the Montfort Hospital and has interviewed and chaired both regional and national selection committees for the Loran Awards.

Graham is committed to the continuing success of the Loran Awards and his fellow scholars. In addition to being a donor, he mentors a current scholar and has created summer internship opportunities.