Janet Yale
Interim Executive Director
Janet is an accomplished leader and senior executive with management experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Most recently, she served as the President and CEO of the Arthritis Society, after a long career in the telecommunications and broadcast sectors. In 2018, she was appointed by the federal Ministers of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Canadian Heritage to serve as Chair of The Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel. Previously, she served as President and CEO of the Canadian Cable Television Association and, later, as the Executive Vice President of External Affairs at TELUS. Janet also served as a Director General at the CRTC and as General Counsel at the Consumers Association of Canada. A long-time volunteer, she currently serves on the boards of the Samara Centre for Democracy and Salus.
During her distinguished career, Janet has received a number of awards and recognitions, including both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals. A lawyer and economist by training, she is fluent in English and French, a keen marathon runner, and passionate about health, the arts, and business.