The CNA Government Relations team is responsible for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with various levels of government, including federal, provincial, and municipal authorities.
This includes serving as the industry’s voice in the policy-making process, including actively engaging with government officials, policymakers, and regulatory bodies to advocate for policies and regulations that support the growth, safety, and sustainability of the nuclear sector.
One of the team’s core functions is to provide expert advice and insights to government stakeholders. The team also monitors legislative and regulatory developments, staying informed on changes that may impact the industry in order to anticipate and proactively address challenges through advocacy and collaboration with government bodies.
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George Christidis
Vice President Government Relations and International Affairs
George Christidis
Vice President Government Relations and International Affairs
Vice President Government Relations and International Affairs
George is seconded to the Canadian Nuclear Association from Ontario Power Generation. George brings over 15 years of experience in dealing with governments at the federal, provincial, and international level. He has worked in the federal Government as a senior advisor to Ministers, Senior Policy Analyst at Western Diversification before working in the private sector as Director of Government Affairs at the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and Vice President in a senior government relations firm in Ottawa working on a number of sectors including energy and environment. George speaks English, French, Spanish and Greek. He enjoys fitness, music and spending time with family. George volunteers at the Hellenic Community of Ottawa where he is presently a board member responsible for communications.
Camil Ghajary
Senior Government Relations & International Affairs Officer
Camil Ghajary
Senior Government Relations & International Affairs Officer
Senior Government Relations & International Affairs Officer
Natasha Lee
Government Relations Associate
Natasha Lee
Government Relations Associate
Natasha Lee
Government Relations Associate
Natasha Lee is a multilingual Government Relations Associate at the Canadian Nuclear Association. She holds an HBA from the University of Toronto, where she majored in Political Science and French Language & Literature. She has also earned a Government Relations Graduate Certificate from Seneca College. Throughout her academic career, Natasha has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement. Her advocacy work spans a diverse array of causes, including women’s rights and the status of North Korean refugees in Canada. Additionally, she has gained valuable experience through internships and canvassing for Members of the Provincial Parliament in the Toronto region, alongside her dedicated volunteer efforts in provincial political campaigns.