About Us

Raj Shoan is a policy consultant and lawyer with broad experience in communications law and regulatory affairs. He has served at the CRTC in a variety of capacities over his lengthy career, including Senior Policy Analyst, Legal Counsel, Senior Advisor and the CRTC Ontario Commissioner. Prior to managing his own consulting firm, Raj served as Director of Regulatory Affairs for both CBC/Radio-Canada and Astral Media Radio Inc., as well as Legal Counsel with Industry Canada and General Counsel for ACTRA. Presently, Raj serves as Regulatory and Privacy Counsel in the communications sector.

Angela Byrne is an Independent Board Member and trusted Advisor and Consultant to boards of directors, C-Suite, and senior government officials across sectors dedicated to safeguarding and advancing public interests. Specializing in finance, risk, and technology throughout her 30-plus year career, Angela has had the privilege of closely working with organizations at the forefront of change. Her insights have proven invaluable in navigating complex landscapes in government, finance, regulators, and charities. Angela is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and holds certifications in governance, information systems auditing, risk management assurance, and internal audit. Since the year 2000, Angela has been the President of Angela Byrne Consulting, a reputable firm committed to collaborating with organizations to effectively navigate risks and realize strategic objectives.

Kelly Lynne Ashton is a Policy and Research Consultant. She has worked in the Canadian film, television and digital media industries as a business affairs executive in television production companies, as a producer at a children’s web studio, as manager of an online youth research company and in government relations and media policy for a talent union. Kelly Lynne is currently bringing together the different strands of her career in the Canadian cultural industries – legal, business, regulatory policy, marketing, and research – to providing consulting services to clients. She has authored several public and internal research papers covering the film, television, interactive digital media and performing arts sectors. Her most recent research work has been the ‘Being Seen’ reports on authenticity and inclusion in the screen industries. As a multi-racial Canadian, diversity and inclusion are a priority in her work, and she brings that lens to everything. 

Scot Keith is the founder and President/CEO of One Twenty-Three West (123w), an idea and design collective based in Vancouver and Toronto which won Canada’s Small Agency of the Year award in 2020. Scot has helped lead campaigns that have won or been nominated for over 500 awards, including Hockey Canada’s “Relax, it’s just a Game” which was featured on Oprah. He has spoken all over the world, including the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. 

Randy Kitt is the Director of Media at Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Radio and Television Arts program, Kitt worked at TSN, Discovery Channel Canada, CTV, and Bell Media for over 20 years as a production video editor, editing news, show openings, features, documentaries, commercials, and promotions.  

Kitt worked his way up the local 79M leadership as a steward, secretary, and local president. He was elected as Unifor’s first Media Chairperson, serving on the union’s National Executive Board before being hired as a National Representative. 

As Unifor’s Media Director, Kitt is responsible for the direction of media policy, bargaining and enforcing collective agreements and the protection of journalists and media workers. 

Unifor fights tirelessly, not only for its members’ rights and protections, but for a vibrant Canadian Media landscape that champions Canadian content and supports local news and a healthy democracy.

Janet Ramcharitar is an experienced Senior HR Executive specializing in global talent management, diversity, equity, and inclusion and organizational transformation. Currently, as Vice President of Global Talent at Altus Group, she has led significant advancements in performance management, DEI and leadership development leveraging a broad spectrum of strategies including AI integration. Her career includes impactful roles at ACCO Brands and Coca-Cola Refreshments, where she has driven talent alignment with business objectives, led comprehensive DEI strategies, and managed high-profile change management initiatives.  Janet’s approach is anchored in fostering inclusive cultures that inspire creativity and engagement.  Holding an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability, she is recognized for her ability to merge strategic HR practices with sustainable business growth. 

Lori Rosenberg is a media executive with broad experience in programming, distribution, funding, and general management.  Most recently, she has overseen all content / partner relationships for the broadcast and digital platforms of Bell TV and independent distributors (CCSA).  She led the launch of two specialty channels for Corus Entertainment; oversaw programming / production / communications for various media companies, including Alliance Broadcasting and Western International Communications (WIC); and marketed HBO, Fox, Sony and Astral content for Canada’s then-largest distributor of television and theatrical programming.  Lori’s other Board experience includes as chair of CTAM Canada, and vice chair and treasurer of the Bell Fund.  Lori has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with Certificate in Arts and Media Administration.

Currently serving as Chancellor of Trent University, Stephen is a founding partner in the entertainment law firm Stohn Hay Cafazzo Heim Finlay LLP; chair of Orange Lounge Recordings; and a director of ISAN Canada, the Canadian Retransmission Collective, and the Producers Audiovisual Collective of Canada. He is chair of the Artificial Intelligence Working Group of the Canadian Media Producers Association.

He is a longtime executive producer of the television franchise Degrassi, amongst several other series. For nearly twenty years, Stephen was a director and then chair of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and executive producer of The Juno Awards, Canada’s national music awards show.

A member of the Order of Canada, Stephen has been nominated four times for Primetime Emmy Awards, was inducted into the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2011 and is a winner of the Peabody Award. He has received 28 nominations for Canadian Screen Awards (formerly the Gemini Awards) and won 14 times. He and his wife Linda Schuyler recently received a Star on Canada’s Walk of Fame on behalf of Degrassi.

Gregory Taylor is an associate professor in the University of Calgary’s Department of Communication, Media, and Film, where his teaching and research focuses on the politics and economics of the Canadian broadcasting and wireless industries. His first book, Shut Off: The Canadian Digital Television Transition (McGill-Queen’s, 2013), was shortlisted for the 2014 Donner Prize for Best Public Policy Book by a Canadian. Gregory received his PhD from McGill University in 2010.