Dianne Saxe is one of the world\u2019s leading environmental lawyers. She has more than 40 years of experience writing, interpreting, and litigating Ontario\u2019s energy and environmental laws. An experienced team leader, Dr. Saxe has substantial board and media experience, having served for 20+ years on public and private boards. She is a skilled communicator and expert media spokesperson, with regular appearances on climate issues on BNN Bloomberg and as host of the Green Economy Heroes podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dianne served as the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario from 2015 to 2019 following a unanimous appointment by all MPPs. In this role, she reported to the Legislature on the province\u2019s environmental, energy and climate performance. She was also the guardian and improved effectiveness of Ontario\u2019s Environmental Bill of Rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Currently, she heads SaxeFacts, an environmental law boutique that focuses on the climate crisis. She is also Deputy Leader of the Ontario Green Party and the Green Party candidate in Toronto\u2019s University-Rosedale riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dianne has arthritis, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. She also lives with a hearing loss and relies on the use of hearing aids, and experiences visual disturbances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS<\/strong> \u2022 Board Member, Audit Committee Member, Draxis Health<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Secretary, Evergreen<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Board Chair, Windshare Renewable Energy Cooperative<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Endowment Investment Committee, Ontario Bar Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Ph.D., Osgood Hall Law School (1991)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Ontario Bar (1976)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (1974)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Global Competent Board Designation<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Author: Environmental Protection \u2013 Guidance & Recommendations for Boardroom Practice<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dianne Saxe is one of the world\u2019s leading environmental lawyers. She has more than 40 years of experience writing, interpreting, and litigating Ontario\u2019s energy and environmental laws. An experienced team leader, Dr. Saxe has substantial board and media experience, having …<\/p>\n
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