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The Connected Minds External Advisory Board brings together an exceptional group of leaders from academia, industry, law, health, public policy, and the arts. Collectively, the Board provides strategic guidance, independent perspective, and critical insight to help shape the direction, impact, and long-term success of the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Judy Illes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

External Advisory Board Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Director of Neuroethics Canada
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Diana Ayton-Shenker<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> CEO, Leonardo\/ISAST (International Society of Arts, Science, Technology)
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Margaret McGuffin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Chief Executive Officer, Music Publishers Canada
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Graeme Moffat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Scientist, System2 Neurotechnology
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Marshall Rothstein<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Former Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
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Allison Sekuler<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> President & Chief Scientist, Baycrest Academy For Research and Education
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Barry Sookman<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> Senior Counsel with McCarthy T\u00e9trault
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John Weigelt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Title:<\/strong> National Technology Officer, Microsoft Canada
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