Gerry Butts

Gerry Butts is one of Canada’s most influential political strategists and a former principal secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. His career at the highest levels of government and policy provides audiences with rare insider perspective on political strategy, governance, and leadership in times of crisis.

A Strategist at the Center of Power

Butts served as the closest political advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, playing a central role in the 2015 federal election campaign that swept the Liberal Party to a majority government. Before entering federal politics, he served as president and CEO of the World Wildlife Fund Canada and held senior roles in Ontario provincial politics. His experience spans the intersection of politics, policy, environmental leadership, and crisis management.

Inside the Halls of Power

Butts brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how political decisions are made, how leaders navigate crises, and how strategy translates into governance. His deep experience in both government and the nonprofit sector gives him a unique vantage point on leadership, public policy, and organizational change. His keynotes deliver expert insights on political strategy and campaign dynamics, leadership in times of crisis, policy development at the highest levels, and the inner workings of government decision-making.

• Climate Change
• Alternative/Renewable Energy
• Energy Transition
• Sustainable Finance