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Troy Lanigan

E-mail: tlanigan@shaw.ca

Troy Lanigan was appointed president and CEO of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation January 1, 2009, after serving the organization in various capacities since 1992 including British Columbia spokesperson from 1993-1999. 

Shannon Morrison

E-mail: smorrison@taxpayer.com

Shannon Morrison, born and raised in Regina, has worked at the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in the administration office since 1997.  She recently took on the role of Administration Manager. 

Courtenay Vermeulen

E-mail: Courtenay Vermeulen

Courtenay was born and raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia. During her fourth year at the University of Victoria, she spent ten months in Shanghai, PRC, studying Chinese culture and business practices, and assisting the marketing and communications team at Alfred Dunhill Trading Co. Ltd.

Melanie Harvie

E-mail: mharvie@taxpayer.com

Melanie grew up in Flin Flon, Manitoba then moved to Winnipeg to attend Robertson College where she earned a diploma in Office Administration. 

Dean Smith

 E-mail: webmaster@taxpayer.com

Dean was born and grew up in Saskatchewan. Before coming to the CTF in 1992, Dean worked in the communications industry in capacities ranging from design to writing. Dean is the CTF's webmaster, graphic designer, and publisher of the CTF's flagship publication The Taxpayer.  

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