Vance Badawey’s lifelong engagement with the Great Lakes region is reflected in his strong record of leadership in both public service and private enterprise. A dynamic champion of the region, Badawey has served at all levels of government – mayor, councillor and member of parliament. While in public service, Badawey cultivated strong binational relationships an developed deep expertise on Great Lakes and cross-border issues. Committed to uniting diverse interests around common goals, Badawey is the ideal leader to spearhead CGLR’s vision for the future. A proud member of the Métis nation, Badawey and his family live in Port Colborne, Ontario.