Chris Ballard has a history of supporting environmental and restorative building and development practices, currently as CEO of Passive House Canada. He has been Ontario’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change implementing the government’s plan for a clean environment and a sustainable economy. He also served as the Minister of Housing and the Minister responsible for Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy, and as a Member of the Treasury Board. Before entering politics, Chris ran a public affairs company focused on business development for business and northern First Nations. Chris is volunteer president of the Consumers Council of Canada, a consumer policy think tank. His leadership in journalism, communications and public affairs includes terms as President of the Public Affairs Association of Canada.