Umer Farooq

Umer Farooq is a policy advisor with distinguished academic foundation in energy development. He holds a masters McGill University and a PhD from the University of Calgary, bringing rigorous scholarly training to the intersection of energy governance, regulatory affairs, and public administration.

Umer's policy expertise spans Canada's energy transition landscape, federalprovincial resource jurisdiction, and the strategic dimensions of energy security in global markets. As a former Policy Advisor at Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, he contributed to strategic planning, while his tenure as Chair of Canada's Mirror Committee on Lithium with the Government of Canada further deepened his expertise in policy development and global coordination. His analytical work engages deeply with fiscal policy, regulatory frameworks, and the green economy.

A committed advocate for evidence-based governance and inclusive policy design, Umer brings a uniquely grounded perspective to development sector leadership informed by academic research and federal policy experience, but also by his direct involvement in global energy industry as a principal in Alberta's upstream oil and gas sector. This cross-sectoral vantage point, bridging government, academia, and industry, positions him as a compelling and credible voice dedicated to equitable, economically sound, and environmentally responsible policy outcomes for all.