Martin Canning

Martin Canning is an experienced leader in public sector innovation and urban sustainability. Currently serving as the Executive Director for Government Innovation at Evergreen Canada since August 2017, Canning has focused on promoting community-level approaches to enhance public sector collaboration and improve the wellbeing of residents across Canada. Previous roles include Executive Director of Smart Cities, where Canning led innovation initiatives in Canadian municipal contexts, and Chief Program Officer, overseeing national programs aimed at transitioning to inclusive, low-carbon cities. Canning's background also includes senior advisory positions with the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure and the Ontario Ministry of Energy, as well as consulting experience and campaign management for various organizations. Canning holds a BA (Hons) in Political Science from Memorial University.