Hershell Ezrin

Hershell Ezrin is one of Canada's foremost political advisors, policy experts and strategic communications counsellors. Initially a career diplomat, he served as Canadian Consul in New York and Los Angeles, in the Privy Council Office under former prime minister Pierre Trudeau, where he worked on the patriation of the Canadian Constitution, and as deputy minister to former premier David Peterson. After leaving politics, he led two multinational companies and founded the Canadian Council for Israel and Jewish Affairs. A frequent blogger and commentator on public issues, he currently heads a social media advocacy company. He has served on numerous health, arts and culture boards and was chair of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.