John MacLean

Experience

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  CBC

  Jun 2003 - Oct 2003

  Reporter/Editor

  General assignment reporter for CBC News and the West Coast Morning Show in Western NLCovered local and provincial politics and courtsBooked and Pre-interviewed guests for the morning showRead on-air news updates

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  Government of New Brunswick

  Jun 2007 - May 2008

  Law Student, Health Policy, Planning and Legislation Unit

  Legislative and Policy Analysis: conducted comprehensive analysis of Canadian personal health information legislation; wrote briefing notes and presentations for senior management; prepared legislative proposal for advance care directive legislationImplementation Team Member: participated in planning and presenting community and stakeholder consultations for the Personal Health Information Privacy and Access Act, 2009 and the Midwifery Act, 2008Policy Support: wrote briefing notes and presentations for senior officials; reviewed right to information requests; researched and wrote memoranda of law under the supervision of the Director Show less

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  Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner - Ontario, Canada

  Jul 2008 - Oct 2009

  Articling Clerk

  Student-at-law (July 2008-June 2009) and lawyer (July 2009-October 2009); duties included:Legal Research and Analysis: researched and prepared legal memoranda and policy analysis on privacy and access to information; assisted investigation team examining improper use of jury list informationLitigation Support: Assisted in preparing court submissions for judicial review applications Tribunal Support: Prepared draft orders under the supervision of the Senior Adjudicator

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  Government of Nunavut

  Aug 2010 - now

  • Public Procurement: Advises procurement officers on bid compliance issues; develops procurement templates; advises on government policies and directives• Public Health: principal legal advisor to the Chief Public Health Officer of Nunavut during COVID-19 pandemic; drafts emergency orders and advises on constitutional considerations• Commercial Agreements: Drafts and negotiates complex contracts, including air ambulance, bulk petroleum sales, air and marine transportation, major construction, and professional services• Construction: Advises contract authorities throughout the construction cycle; represents owners during dispute resolution process; advises on surety bonding issues• Privacy and Access to Information: Advises government departments on compliance issues and breach investigation and mitigation• Civil Litigation: Represents the Attorney General of Nunavut in Court and Tribunals; instructing counsel on procurement and construction matters; Lead Counsel for Supreme Court of Canada intervention in R. v. Comeau, 2018 SCC 15• Advice to Government: Provides legal and strategic advice to senior managers on government programs and initiatives, including public procurement and transportation services Show less

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Legal Counsel

    Aug 2010 - Feb 2023