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The whole concept of Harmony is brilliant, that rare combination of vision, intelligence and practicality essential to make the world a better place. Guided by Michael Bloomfield\u2019s dedication and leadership Harmony has helped organizations and people in Canada and around the world contribute on vital issues such as climate change, biodiversity and the greening of our cities. Foresight and a commitment to quality, innovation and positive action sets Harmony apart. So too does Michael Bloomfield\u2019s leadership.\u00a0<\/p>— Robert Bateman, Artist, Naturalist and Honorary Chair<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Board of Directors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Founder and Executive Director
Mr. Michael Bloomfield<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

President:
Mr. Jean-Pierre Soubli\u00e8re
<\/strong>President and CEO, Anderson Soubli\u00e8re Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vice President:
Dr. Thomas Axworthy
<\/strong>Chairman of the Centre for the Study of Democracy, Queen\u2019s University<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secretary:
Mr. Nick Mosky
<\/strong>principal, Waddell Raponi Law <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treasurer:
Mr. Robert Van Tongerloo
<\/strong>Consultant, organizational management, specializing in not-for-profit organizations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director:
Dr. Tarjei Tennessen
<\/strong>Professor, Nova Scotia Agricultural College<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directors Emeritus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Robert Carter
Hon. Lynn Ratushny
Hon. Arthur Campeau<\/strong>
G. Ward Strickland
David Cox
Pat Kelly
Diane G. Weber<\/strong>
Mr. Jack Walsh <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Founder <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Michael Bloomfield<\/strong> is the Founder and Executive Director of Harmony Foundation. He holds post-secondary degrees in nutrition and wildlife biology and has broad experience with environment, community development, and international issues. His insights on conflict resolution, cooperative problem solving, adult education and ethical decision-making assist the Foundation and many others to take positive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our People<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

People come and go in life\u2019s rhythms and we are grateful to each for their contribution to Harmony\u2019s many accomplishments. However, we would like to thank several people whose exceptional work at key times, sometimes long-standing, was instrumental to Harmony\u2019s success – Lanlin Bu, Christine Bloomfield, Gordon Harrison,  Kris Wong. And for their leadership and advice an outstanding Board of Directors, led by Jean-Pierre Soubli\u00e8re. And special thanks to Robert Bateman whose friendship, encouragement and support have been instrumental to our success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorary Chair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Robert Bateman <\/strong>renowned artist and naturalist <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation also benefits from the advice and assistance of an Advisory Council <\/strong>consisting of a diverse group of individuals and organizations who share in our commitment to the principles of leadership, innovation and excellence in environmental education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Advisors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Financial Advisors
BMO Nesbitt Burns<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auditor
Hutcheson and Co.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Counsel
Waddell Raponi, Victoria<\/strong>
Barrigar Intellectual Property Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DONORS <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Foundation is grateful to the many businesses, foundations, government agencies and individuals that have supported our work over the years and continue to do so.  They are recognized in gratitude in the programs, publications and other activities they support.  However, we would be remiss for not expressing our thanks here to certain donors for their support in essential ways at pivotal times: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Bateman, Royal Bank of Canada and Environment Canada
<\/strong>for early confidence and support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bank of Montreal, Royal Bank of Canada, Robert Bateman
<\/strong>for their stalwart support over the years <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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