Cutler, Allan

Ontario, Ottawa South, Conservative Party of Canada

Allan Cutler is most likely Canada’s most famous public servant. The concerns he raised in 1996 around issues of ethics and accountability in the procurement of government contracts led directly to the public’s awareness of the federal sponsorship scandal and the establishment of the Gomery Commission.

Holding a degree in economics from Carleton University, Allan is an expert in ethical public procurement and sustainability, and has lectured across the country on policy issues related to integrity in government and whistleblowing legislation.

Allan is a skilled negotiator and troubleshooter whose reputation as a manager within the civil service is built on years of leadership and integrity. A director of the Federal Accountability Initiative for Reform (FAIR), a member of several professional organizations and public committees and a longstanding contributor to community service organizations, locally and nationally, he brings a keen understanding of government and a proven commitment to seeing it work effectively for the constituents of Ottawa South.

Allan was born and raised in Ottawa. He and his wife of 29 years, Linda, are the parents of Wendy and Kevin, and the proud grandparents of newborn Spencer.

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