Melanie Cole

Experience

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  Government of Canada

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  • Legislative Aide to Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Legislative Aide to Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  • Special Assistant to the Secretary of State for Rural Development and FedNor

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  Bennett Jones

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Summer Student
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  Bennett Jones

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  Articling Student
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  On-Track Career and Employment Services

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Volunteer Director and Chair of the Board

  Chair of the Board of Directors of On-Track Career and Employment Services, a charitable organization whose mission is to facilitate sustainable employment opportunities for marginalized populations in Malvern, a high-priority neighbourhood in Scarborough. On-Track assists with all aspects of the employment process, and also partners with local colleges to train women in the skilled trades with the goal of helping individuals support their families, gain confidence and achieve financial independence. Show less

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  Bennett Jones

  Sept 2009 - Nov 2011

  Associate

  I practice corporate/commercial and business law with an emphasis on corporate finance, securities, and mergers and acquisitions. I have acted for public and private issuers, underwriters and investment dealers in connection with a broad range of transactions including share and asset purchase transactions, share and prospectus offerings, private placements, continuous disclosure and annual corporate proceedings.

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  Aird & Berlis LLP

  Nov 2011 - now

  Partner

  Whether advising her clients on public and private financings, mergers and acquisitions, or corporate commercial matters, Melanie takes a client-first approach and makes their priorities her own. She is quick-thinking, highly responsive and skilled at providing her clients with the information they need to make business decisions that matter.Melanie is a member of the firm’s Capital Markets, Cannabis, Corporate/Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Groups as well as the Capital Pool Company (CPC)/Reverse Takeover Team. Her practice focuses on a broad range of matters, including public and private offerings, private placement financings, reverse takeovers, flow-through financings, stock exchange listings, continuous disclosure, corporate governance and the formation and completion of qualifying transactions for companies established under the TSXV CPC Program. Melanie regularly advises both domestic and international clients, ranging from small start-ups to large public companies, including those listed on the TSX.Outside of her practice, Melanie is passionate about giving back to the community through her ongoing involvement in the charitable sector and by acting as a mentor to junior lawyers. Melanie serves as Chair of the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund – a charity providing short-term financial support to breast cancer patients across Canada.Prior to her legal career, Melanie was a legislative advisor to a federal Cabinet Minister. Show less

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  Breast Cancer Support Fund

  Jan 2014 - Oct 2017

  Chair of the Board of Directors

  Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund, a charitable organization whose mission is to support breast cancer patients on their journey to wellness by providing short-term financial support, educational workshops that promote breast health and raise awareness about the impact of the environmental factors affecting breast cancer. http://www.cbcsf.ca/

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  Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada

  Jul 2019 - now

  Director

  Eating disorders are severe and debilitating mental illnesses with the highest mortality of any mental illness. The burden of eating disorders on individuals, their families and their communities is immeasurable. To this end, the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada is committed to raising funds to support education, treatment and research for evidence based care. Partnering with other organizations and individuals, the Eating Disorders Foundation of Canada contributes to support a stronger voice for those who suffer from eating disorders. Show less