She served as Premier of British Columbia from 2011 to 2017. Her signature achievements include establishing the LNG industry in Canada, approving and building the last major dam project in B.C., and undertaking the largest program of infrastructure in the province's history.
Her advisory role is grounded in an intimate understanding of how governments make critical decisions that impact infrastructure projects, resource development, land use, and Indigenous rights and title. Her strategic advice helps businesses focus on how they can align their strategies to take into consideration long-term goals of governments, including sustainability, Indigenous interests and community impacts.
Christy provides clients with a clear roadmap of who in the government is responsible for specific decisions, their priorities and how to effectively communicate with them. Her international experience and the relationships she has built with stakeholders throughout her career further enrich her advisory capabilities at Bennett Jones.
Today, she facilitates cross-border collaborations for clients around the world who have their eyes set on growth in Canada.