Cybersecurity Symposium 2026

Michael Harvey

Commissioner | BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commission 

Michael Harvey was appointed to a six-year term as BC’s Information and Privacy Commissioner by unanimous motion of the Legislative Assembly in May 2024.

From 2019 until his appointment, Michael served as the Information and Privacy Commissioner for Newfoundland and Labrador. Prior to taking on that role, he led policy and planning initiatives in executive positions in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Health and Cabinet Secretariat.

He holds degrees in Political Science from Memorial University and Queen’s University and certificates in conflict management, change management and diversity, equity and inclusion. He has lectured on political science and public administration at Memorial University, the University of Guelph, and the University of Toronto.

Lindsay MacDonald

Senior Director, Partnerships | Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (Cyber Centre)

Lindsay MacDonald is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing cybersecurity, digital resilience, and collaborative partnerships across Canada. She currently serves as Senior Director of Cyber Partnerships at the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), where she leads initiatives that strengthen cyber resilience through engagement with governments, industry, academia, and critical infrastructure organizations. 

Lindsay is a strong advocate for partnerships between academia, government, and industry, recognizing the critical role that research, innovation, and talent development play in strengthening Canada’s cybersecurity posture. She has collaborated with post-secondary institutions, researchers, and thought leaders to advance cybersecurity awareness, promote workforce development, and support the adoption of emerging technologies in a secure and responsible manner. 

 Lindsay has played a pivotal role in guiding public and private sector organizations through risk assessments, technology integration, and threat mitigation strategies. With a background in engineering from Queen’s University, she is passionate about national cyber resilience, partner collaboration, and strengthening Canada’s defenses against rapidly evolving digital threats.

Gary Miller

VP, Cybersecurity Programs and Services | CANARIE

For more than 25 years Gary has been assisting government and industry organizations around the world shape appropriate and practical cybersecurity strategies and programs to support their changing business, while continually learning from a diversity of passionate professionals and incredible teams. 

Gary draws on a breadth of leadership experiences and learnings in scaling businesses to market leading positions; driving growth and innovation within multi-national corporations, midsize, and early-stage businesses; bringing to market new technologies and businesses; leading global acquisition and integration initiatives; and helping organizations across all sectors create and preserve value. 

A unique balance of strategy, business and cybersecurity domain expertise combined with his extensive situational experience enables Gary to collaborate with senior leaders to plot the most effective way forward in today’s complex environment.  

Gary speaks often on cybersecurity risk, trends and approaches, participates in industry shaping initiatives, and advises on transformative opportunities and strategies.