Alastair MacFadden, M.A., B.Sc. – Assistant Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Region, Prairies Economic Development Canada
Alastair MacFadden is an Assistant Deputy Minister at Prairies Economic Development Canada, the federal agency that ensures businesses and workers are equipped for a durable inclusive and diversified economy. Previously, he was Director of Executive Education, interim Director of the University of Saskatchewan campus, and Executive-in-Residence at the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School (JSGS) of Public Policy. Alastair also served as Deputy Minister of Immigration and Career Training and Assistant Deputy Minister of Labour Market Development for the Government of Saskatchewan.
Alastair is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan with degrees in biochemistry (B.Sc.), psychology (Hon. Cert) and brain and behavioural psychology (M.A.). He began his public service career in the non-profit sector working with youth and adults with disabilities and their families. His career journey shaped a lifelong commitment to using data, visuals, metaphors and stories to advance public policy.
