Gitane De Silva
Canadabusiness leaderFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gitane De Silva is a prominent figure in Canadian trade policy, having served as Alberta’s senior representative to the U.S. during the first Trump administration. With a background in advisory roles, she founded GD Strategic, specializing in navigating complex trade negotiations and relations between Canada and the United States.
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Gitane De Silva is the ex-CEO of the Canada Energy Regulator and advises Ultimarii.
Calgary startup Ultimarii ‘right company at the right time’ as it helps speed up infrastructure projectsThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-09-10
Canada· 2026-09-10
Gitane De Silva is the founder of consulting firm GDStrategic and Alberta’s senior representative to the U.S. during the first Trump administration.
In negotiating with Trump, flattery and playing hardball both work, but leverage is keyThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-04-09
Canada· 2025-04-09
Gitane De Silva is the founder of GD Strategic and was Alberta’s senior representative to the U.S.
Canada braces for impact as Donald Trump readies fresh tariffsThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-03-31
Canada· 2025-03-31
