Brad Wall is a Special Advisor in the Osler Calgary office. Prior to joining Osler, he was in politics for 18 years where he demonstrated a consistent ability to bring political and business leaders together as he implemented creative ways to bolster the Province’s economic well-being.
In 2007, Brad was elected as Premier of Saskatchewan and helped lead the province to a period of strong population and economic growth, export expansion, record infrastructure investment and tax reductions while helping to earn the provinces first ever AAA credit rating.
Brad offers Osler clients his strategic insight and guidance, particularly in relation to the energy and agri-food industries. In addition, clients will benefit from Brad’s extensive understanding of the interconnection between business, politics, and trade, on a global scale.
Areas of Expertise
Representative Work
- Canada Infrastructure Bank
Canada Infrastructure Bank in its $407.5 million loan to create additional irrigable acres in Alberta
Canada Infrastructure Bank in its $407.5 million loan to create additional irrigable acres in Alberta
Latest Insights
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Osler Update Sep 14, 2023
CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement
The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...
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Osler Update Jun 13, 2023
Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement: Status update
Canada entered into free trade agreement negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in late 2021.
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Blog May 5, 2023
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know
Modern slavery — specifically forced labour — is a global challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that 28...
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Osler Update Jan 11, 2023
Trade law, sanctions and export controls in a new era of global geopolitics
In 2021, “maintaining the status quo” was the defining feature of the Canadian trade landscape.
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Media Mentions
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Media Mentions Oct 20, 2022
Brad Wall appointed Canada Co-chair of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council
Osler Special Advisor Brad Wall has been appointed Co-chair of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) along with Louis Vachon.
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Media Mentions Apr 14, 2022
Carbon capture credit on the right path, but falls short: Brad Wall – BNN Bloomberg
Osler Special Advisor and former Premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the new carbon capture tax credit unveiled in...
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Media Mentions Jun 17, 2021
Importance of agricultural sector highlighted during the pandemic, Brad Wall tells conference
In a fireside chat at Canada’s Farm Show, Osler Special Advisor Brad Wall spoke about the future of the agricultural sector, saying global demand...
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Media Mentions Apr 14, 2020
Shockproofing Canada: Why the Keystone pipeline is just the start of making us energy self-sufficient – Financial Post
A series in the Financial Post is examining how Canada can become more secure by becoming more self-sufficient — particularly in the area of...
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Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce: Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit
Speaker, “Exploring Politics and Prosperity in Saskatchewan and Beyond”, Regina, May 6-7, 2024
Published Work
- Getting Saskatchewan Back on Track: Addressing Saskatchewan’s Labour Shortage, 2006, Brad Wall
- The Promise of Saskatchewan: A New Vision for Saskatchewan’s Economy, September 2014, Brad Wall
Credentials
Education
- University of Saskatchewan, Hon., Public Administration
Languages
- English
