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About CFN

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CFN operates as a fully integrated team, giving clients direct access to a broad range of expertise across defence, aerospace, and public safety procurement.

 

Our Partners and Associates are recognized experts in managing the risks, opportunities, and complexities of major government projects, drawing on firsthand experience to deliver practical, effective solutions.

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Headquartered in Ottawa, CFN maintains a strong national presence with offices in Halifax and Victoria. Our Atlantic and Pacific teams bring regional insight and established government and industry relationships, while drawing on CFN’s broader network to ensure consistent, coordinated support for clients across Canada.

Team Capabilities

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Public Safety
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Maritime Requirements
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Land Forces Requirements
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Aerospace & Space
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Socio-Economic Benefits Planning & Delivery
(including Industrial & Technological Benefits, Value Proposition and Indigenous Participation)
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Advice to Government
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C5ISRT Requirements
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R & D Requirements

Meet The CFN Team

Partners

Managing Senior Partner

Peter Studer

Peter entered the federal public service in 1980, joining the Department of National Defence (DND) in 1987.  At DND, he ...

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Senior Partner

Colin Keiver

Major General (retired) Colin Keiver, MSM, CD, joined CFN Consultants following a distinguished 34-year career in the...

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Senior Partner

Dan MacIsaac

Brigadier General (Retired) Dan MacIsaac, BEng, MDS, MPP, CD, has joined CFN after 34 years of service as a Combat Engineer...

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Senior Partner

Dave Hatherall

Mr. Hatherall retired from public office in 2021, as Director General at Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), following...

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Partner

Derek Basinger

Major-General (retired) Derek Basinger, OMM, CD, joined CFN Consultants following a distinguished 37-year...

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Partner

Sandy Schwab

Colonel (retd) Alexander (Sandy) Schwab OMM, CD served in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as an Army Signal...

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Associates and Staff

Principal Consultant (Atlantic Region)

Bruce Belliveau

Bruce Belliveau became President of CFN Consultants (Atlantic) Inc. in May 2022. Following a distinguished 32-year...

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Associate Consultant (Pacific Region)

Bruce Donaldson

Vice-Admiral (Retired) Bruce Donaldson, CMM, CD, served as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) from July 2010 until...

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Associate Consultant (Socio-Economic Benefits)

David Scott

With over 15 years of consulting experience across North America, David has carved a niche as a project manager...

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Associate Consultant

Eric Fresque

A seasoned Government of Canada executive, Eric Fresque worked for many years in what is now Public Services and...

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Associate Consultant

John Ball

In 2020, John Ball retired from the Senior Leadership Team at General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada, as the Director...

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Associate Consultant

Mary Preville

Ms. Mary Preville joined CFN Consultants following a distinguished career in Canada’s public service culminating in...

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Associate Consultant

Norman Jolin

Captain (N) (Retd) Norman Jolin, OMM, MSM, CD joined CFN Consultants in May 2017 after serving 37 years in the Canadian...

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Principal Consultant (Socio-Economic Benefits)

Terry Lavineway

Terry Lavineway joins CFN following a lengthy career in the private sector helping clients achieve their Canadian...

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Associate Consultant (Atlantic Region)

Tom Dunne

Brigadier-General (Retired) Tom Dunne, BEng, MA, MPA, CD, joined CFN Atlantic after an extensive RCAF career specializing...

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Office Administrator

Lisa Parnell

A seasoned administrative services professional, Lisa Parnell joined CFN in October of 2015. Prior to joining CFN, Lisa held...

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Our Value Proposition
“…we introduce good companies, who offer good products & services, for which there is a need, to the Government of Canada."
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Canada’s leading consultancy in aerospace, space, defence, maritime and public safety related
government procurement. 

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We have a proven track record
of assisting our clients – large
and small – to capture and
retain Canadian business.

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Ottawa Office

222 Queen Street, Suite 1502
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5V9

Atlantic Office

27 Parker Street
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4T5

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