Ontario Clean Water Agency

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Michael Thorne is a Municipal Consultant with over 40 years of experience in the planning, operation and construction of water, wastewater and solid waste projects. He spent 15 years with the Ministry of the Environment managing the South Peel Water and Sewage System prior to joining the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto, where he held a variety of senior positions including the Commissioner of Works with the Metro Works Department.

Water is one of our most precious resources. At OCWA, water is our business. We've been operating, maintaining, and managing water and wastewater facilities for over 20 years.

Dan Atkinson has been with the Ontario Public Service for over 25 years and joined OCWA at its inception in 1993. One of the Agency's original officers, Mr. Atkinson has served as Corporate Controller and served as Vice President of Operations, Southern Ontario from March 2000 to December 2010. He is a Certified General Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees.

Debra Sikora has been with the Ontario Public Service for over 25 years and just recently joined the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Rural Affairs. In her current role, she is responsible for overseeing the Food Safety and Environment Division to support the vision of Safe Food, Healthy Animals, and a Healthy Environment. Prior to joining OMAF/OMRA Debra was the Assistant Deputy Minister and Ministry Chief Administrative Officer with the Ministry of the Environment. Debra earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Geological Engineering from the University of Toronto.

Melanie Debassige, MBA, ICD.D, General Manager of the Serpent River First Nation Economic Development Corporation, has over 15 years of experience in Aboriginal Economic Development. Melanie was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ontario Clean Water Agency in October, 2013. Previously, she held the elected position of Councillor with the M’Chigeeng First Nation Chief and Council for over seven years and was appointed as a police commissioner with the United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Police Services for seven years.

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