A trusted advisor to business and political leaders, Aleem Kanji specializes in navigating high-stakes government intervention and public relations campaigns. His career spans leadership positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Pearson Airport and the City of Kitchener, as well as serving as Vice President at a national public affairs firm. He holds an Undergraduate Degree in Urban Planning and a Master’s degree in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo and was recognized in 2019 as one of the world's top 50 Smart Cities leaders. Aleem frequently provides political commentary for major media networks and lectures at several Ontario universities on economic development.