Manny Sousa
Manny brings over 25 years of experience in municipal public affairs and
stakeholder relations.
In his previous role as Manager, Community & Municipal Relations at
Enbridge Gas Distribution, Manny managed relationships with key political
stakeholders at the municipal and provincial levels including elected officials,
first responders, community organizations and sector associations. He
oversaw the development of municipal and community relations strategies
and developed province wide programs such as the Low-Income Energy
Assistance program (LEAP) and community safety programs such as Project
Zero and Project Assist.
At Sutherland Corporation, Manny successfully consulted on a variety of files
in a wide range of policy areas, including energy, transportation,
infrastructure, casino and entertainment, development and public safety.
Manny lives in Scarborough Ontario, where he is involved with ACSA and sits
on their Board of Directors as Chair. He also volunteers with the Scarborough
Community Renewal Organization and sits on their Economic Development
committee where he works on files that include transit, improved broadband
and the retention of employment lands in Scarborough.
He is the past Chair of the Scarborough Chamber of Commerce where he
also chaired its Government Relations Committee. He was also the Chair of
the Business Community Partners Advisory Council for Providence
Healthcare and was involved in the start up of the Scarborough Business
Association to name just a few of his volunteer activities throughout the
province of Ontario.