Guest Speaker Jerry V. DeMarco

The Department of Political science SPEAKER SERIES Presents

Jerry V. DeMarco (Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

The Environment and Sustainable Development – now and into the future

Where and When

Thursday, April 2, 2026

12:00-13:30

Hall Building, Room H-1220 (1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W)

Speaker

Jerry V. DeMarco has served as Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development since 2021. A lifelong interest in nature and more than 30 years working in the environmental field have positioned Mr. DeMarco as a leading Canadian expert in environmental policy and law.

Before joining the Office of the Auditor General, Mr. DeMarco served as Commissioner of the Environment and Assistant Auditor General at the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario.

In addition to a bachelor’s degree from the University of Windsor, Mr. DeMarco has a law degree from the University of Toronto and master’s degrees in environmental studies (York University), management (McGill University), and science (University of Toronto). He also holds a diploma in French studies from the Université de Savoie and certificates in adjudication and alternative dispute resolution. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and a Registered Professional Planner and member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Moderator

Joe Faragone, CD, PhD -- Public Servant-in-Residence, Dept of Political Science