Speakers

Elected in 2025, Dominique O’Rourke is the Member of Parliament for Guelph and proudly represents her community in the House of Commons.

As a twice-elected Guelph city councillor for Ward 6 , entrepreneur and volunteer- Dominique is a champion for economic development and dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people in Guelph and area.

For over 25 years, Dominique has called Guelph home. She earned her master's degree at the University of Guelph, worked at The Co-operators Group and Agricorp and founded her own communications consultancy, writing national reports on art, youth, sport, belonging and wellbeing. A proud Franco-Ontarian, a 2018 Woman of Distinction, a former board member of the Guelph Community Foundation and a Rotarian.

 MP O’Rourke is currently a member of Canada’s Industry and Technology Committee, the Chair of the Auto Caucus as well as a member of many Parliamentary caucus’ and Associations.

Dominique believes Canadians need to come together to build a stronger economy, improve affordability, and create a greener, more prosperous future for everyone.

Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Green Party of Ontario and MPP for Guelph, is the first Green MPP elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2018.

Growing up on a farm, Mike was instilled with a passion for protecting people, animals, and the planet at a young age. As the Leader of the Ontario Greens since 2009, Mike’s constituents recognize him as a champion for climate action, income equality, and honest, transparent leadership.

Mike is active at Queen’s Park, working across party lines to be a strong advocate for climate action, local food and water initiatives, affordable housing, protecting Ontario’s frontline healthcare workers, small business, and mental health.

Dan Muys was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Hamilton-area riding of Flamborough-Glanbrook in September 2021 and was re-elected to the new riding of Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North in April 2025. He also serves as the Official Opposition’s Associate Shadow Minister for Transport.

Prior to seeking office, Dan had a 20-year career in the private sector in energy and agri-food. During that time Dan was part of a core team that helped develop successful bids for $10 Billion in energy infrastructure projects in Canada. He has also led communications on pivotal business transformation projects and helped launch market-leading brands on both sides of the border.

Dan grew up in Copetown, Ontario and has lived in Flamborough-Glanbrook-Brant North most of his life. He also worked in Calgary, Alberta for nine years – where he met his wife, Tracy – as well as working for three years across the United States, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Dan knows how to get things done in government. He has been active in politics for over 30 years. He has worked on Parliament Hill, at Queen’s Park and lead campaigns for local MPs and MPPs – including David Sweet, his predecessor.

Dan is a member of his local Rotary Club and the Flamborough Chamber of Commerce. He has also served as President of the Hamilton chapter, the Calgary chapter and Chair of the National Governance Committee of the Canadian Public Relations Society at different points in his career.

Dan and Tracy live near Lynden, Ontario, and when they aren’t working, they enjoy taking their two energetic terriers Ally and Dani for hikes through the stunning local conservation trails and exploring the Royal Botanical Gardens – for which Dan was a member of the Board of Directors in 2020 and 2021.

Tushar Joglekar is Senior Vice President at Xebia, where he leads cloud and AI transformation initiatives across North America. With more than 20 years of experience in cloud, digital engineering, and consultative sales leadership, Tushar has worked with enterprises across financial services, telecom, and technology to unlock the value of modern platforms.

Beyond large enterprises, Tushar is passionate about the role of AI in empowering small and medium-sized businesses. He believes that AI can level the playing field, helping local businesses improve customer experience, optimize operations, and unlock new growth opportunities.

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