Internal Trade Representatives

Internal Trade Representatives (ITRs) are officials appointed by each Party to the CFTA. They meet regularly at the ITR Table and through various committees and working groups to carry out the work of implementing the CFTA. For questions regarding interpretation of the CFTA, please contact your ITR.

Alberta

Richard Skelton
Director
Internal Trade
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Phone: (587) 990-4241
E-mail: richard.skelton@gov.ab.ca

British Columbia

Matthew Carnaghan
Senior Manager
Trade Policy and Negotiations
Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness
Phone: (778) 698-8765
E-mail: matthew.carnaghan@gov.bc.ca

Canada

Jay Barber
Director, Internal Trade
Intergovernmental Affairs
Privy Council Office
Phone: (613) 996-1612
E-mail: jay.barber@pco-bcp.gc.ca

Manitoba

Stacey Quinn
Internal Trade Representative
Trade Agreements and Negotiations
Manitoba Economic Development and Jobs
Phone: (204) 945-8879
E-mail: stacey.quinn@gov.mb.ca

New Brunswick

Laura Davey
Senior Trade Advisor-Negotiator
Trade Policy Division
Intergovernmental Affairs
Phone: (506) 261-0249
E-mail: Laura.davey2@gnb.ca

Newfoundland and Labrador

Richard Squires
Manager, Trade Policy Division
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat
Phone: (709) 729-5036
E-mail: rsquires@gov.nl.ca

Northwest Territories (Chair)

Alexandrea Malakoe
Manager, Trade and Business Immigration
Industry, Tourism and Investment
Phone: (867) 767-9205, extension 63092
Email: alexandrea_malakoe@gov.nt.ca

Nova Scotia

Laurent Law
Corporate Strategist
Intergovernmental Affairs
Phone: (902) 220-6564
E-mail: laurent.law-toon-fong@novascotia.ca

Nunavut

Nomazwe Siziba
Manager, Business Development
Community Services
Phone: (867) 975-7847
E-mail: nsiziba@gov.nu.ca

Ontario

Catherine Pulsinelli
Director, Trade Policy Branch
Trade and International Engagement Dvision
Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Phone: (416) 276-3191
E-mail: catherine.pulsinelli@ontario.ca

Prince Edward Island

Alex Youland
Trade and Economic Policy Advisor
Economic Development, Innovation and Trade
Phone: (902) 218-3271
E-mail: adyouland@gov.pe.ca

Quebec

Marie-Andrée Marquis
Internal Trade Representative
Ministry of the Economy and Innovation
Phone: (418) 691-5698 (4474)
E-mail: marie-andree.marquis@economie.gouv.qc.ca

Saskatchewan

Kareen Holtby
Executive Director
Strategy, Policy, and Analysis
Ministry of Trade and Export Development
Phone: (306) 787-0950
E-mail: kareen.holtby@gov.sk.ca

Yukon

Noelani Eidse
Senior Policy Advisor
Economic Development
Phone: (867) 393-6259
E-mail: noelani.eidse@yukon.ca

Last Updated: September 15, 2025