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Hi, I’m Ian LaCouvee, a public affairs and engagement professional with more than 25 years of experience working on large-scale projects across Canada. I specialize in stakeholder engagement, government and Indigenous relations, and strategic communications to build public support and collaborative relationships with communities, regulators, and decision-makers. I’m known for turning complex policy and regulatory challenges into clear, actionable plans that align corporate and public interests while protecting brand and reputation.
Throughout my career I’ve led, managed, and executed stakeholder and public engagement programs for major energy and infrastructure projects. I’ve developed engagement strategies, produced materials and websites, organized open houses, and built productive relationships with First Nations, municipal leaders, and provincial governments. I bring strong leadership, crisis communications, and program management skills to ensure teams have the resources and alignment needed for success, from Calgary to Atlantic Canada.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Principal at Concentric Public Affairs Inc.
January 1, 2005 - PresentExecutive leadership and management; representing Concentric as a consulting Project Manager on a broad portfolio of projects, including stakeholder and government relations programs; responsibility for strategy, program development, website/content creation, open houses, and engagement with municipal and provincial leaders; oversight of media relations and crisis communications.
Public Affairs Manager at Enbridge Pipelines
December 31, 2005 - September 12, 2025Public affairs activities for all Canadian and U.S. crude oil operations, including media relations, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement for the Gateway Pipeline Project; negotiated capacity agreements with more than 40 First Nations in B.C. and Alberta; developed crisis communications plan.
Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Canadian Pacific Railway
December 31, 2002 - September 12, 2025Principal spokesperson and media relations leader for multiple events; extensive crisis communications; key spokesperson during regulatory hearings; conducted thousands of media interviews and contacts.
Public Affairs Manager (Keystone & Keystone XL) at TransCanada (now TC Energy)
December 31, 2021 - September 12, 2025Managed Canadian and U.S. stakeholder engagement for Keystone and Keystone XL; oversight of all project materials (web copy, social media content, fact sheets, banners), media relations, event management, and regulatory engagement.
Public Affairs Manager (Energy East Pipeline) at TransCanada (now TC Energy)
December 31, 2018 - September 12, 2025Managed Canadian stakeholder engagement for the Energy East Pipeline; prepared materials, organized outreach across regions, and supported regulatory processes.
Strategist, Stakeholder & Government Relations at Utility Safety Partners
January 1, 2020 - PresentDevelopment and management of stakeholder and government relations program to address Alberta legislative deficiencies; program included project website creation, open houses, and one-on-one engagement with key Alberta leaders at municipal and provincial levels.
Principal at Concentric Public Affairs Inc.
January 1, 2005 - PresentExecutive leadership and management; represented Concentric as a consulting Project Manager on a wide range of projects, including stakeholder and government relations programs (e.g., Utility Safety Partners), Energy East Pipeline engagement, Keystone/Keystone XL activities, media relations, event management, and regulatory engagement across Canada and the U.S.
Manager of Public Affairs at Enbridge Pipelines
January 1, 2005 - September 12, 2025Public affairs activities for Canadian and U.S. crude oil operations, including media relations, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement for the Gateway Pipeline Project; negotiated capacity agreements with First Nations; developed crisis communications plan.
Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Canadian Pacific Railway
January 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025Public affairs and media relations leader; principal spokesperson for multiple events; crisis communications episodes; regulatory and hearings engagement; conducted thousands of media interviews.
Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Canadian Pacific Railway
January 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025Principal spokesperson and media relations leader for multiple events, including extensive crisis communications episodes; key spokesperson during regulatory hearings; conducted close to 5,000 media interviews and contacts; led public affairs activities to manage regulatory and public perception.
Manager of Public Affairs at Enbridge Pipelines
January 1, 2005 - September 20, 2025Public affairs activities for all Canadian and U.S. crude oil operations; media relations, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement; negotiated capacity agreements with more than 40 First Nations in B.C. and Alberta; developed crisis communications plan for the corporation.
Public Affairs Manager at TransCanada (now TC Energy)
January 1, 2021 - September 20, 2025Keystone and Keystone XL: managed Canadian and U.S. stakeholder engagement for both projects; wrote, designed and distributed project materials; managed media relations, event logistics and regulatory hearing representation; contributed to the Energy East engagement work.
Program Lead, Energy East Pipeline Stakeholder Engagement at TransCanada (now TC Energy)
January 1, 2018 - September 20, 2025Managed stakeholder engagement for the Energy East Pipeline across Canada; responsibilities included writing, design and production of all project materials (web copy, fact sheets, open house banners), media relations, event management and open houses.
Principal at Concentric Public Affairs Inc.
January 1, 2020 - PresentExecutive leadership and management, representing Concentric as a consulting Project Manager on a large number of projects including Utility Safety Partners and others; built and led stakeholder and government relations programs, including crisis management and communications.
Principal at Concentric Public Affairs Inc.
January 1, 2005 - PresentExecutive leadership and management of Concentric as a consulting Project Manager on a broad portfolio of projects. Led stakeholder, public and Indigenous engagement programs for major national projects, including Energy East Pipeline, Keystone & Keystone XL, and the Gateway Pipeline, with involvement in regulatory hearings in both Canada and the U.S. Responsibilities included strategy development, creation and distribution of project materials (web copy, social content, fact sheets, banners), media relations, event management, and crisis communications planning. Negotiated partnerships with Indigenous communities, managed crisis response, and supported public perception initiatives across Canada (Alberta to New Brunswick).
Manager of Public Affairs at Enbridge Pipelines
December 31, 2005 - September 20, 2025Public affairs leadership for all Canadian and U.S. crude oil operations, including media relations, stakeholder and Indigenous engagement, and crisis communications planning for Gateway Pipeline Project; negotiated capacity agreements with more than 40 First Nations in B.C. and Alberta.
Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations at Canadian Pacific Railway
December 31, 2002 - September 20, 2025Lead spokesperson and media relations manager for multiple events; managed crisis communications episodes (derailments and dangerous goods incidents); served as key spokesperson during regulatory hearings, including the Canadian Wheat Board complaint hearings; conducted approximately 5,000 media interviews and contacts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at McGill University
January 1, 1989 - September 12, 2025Certificate Conflict Resolution at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2001 - September 12, 2025Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025Bachelor of Arts at McGill University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989Certificate Conflict Resolution at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Bachelor of Arts at McGill University
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Certificate Conflict Resolution at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Bachelor of Arts at McGill University
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1989Certificate Conflict Resolution at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment at McGill University, Faculty of Management
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Qualifications
Certificate Conflict Resolution
January 1, 2001 - September 12, 2025Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment
January 1, 2002 - September 12, 2025Certificate Conflict Resolution
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002Certificate Conflict Resolution
January 1, 2001 - September 20, 2025Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment
January 1, 2002 - September 20, 2025Certificate Conflict Resolution
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Certificate Public Consultation & Social Assessment
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Government, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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