Aviva Silburt

Aviva Silburt is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in policy development, infrastructure funding, and research related to environmental and Indigenous issues. Currently serving as Deputy Director at Natural Resources Canada since August 2023, Silburt manages a team to implement the Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan, achieving significant milestones such as enhancing the national orphaned mines inventory and launching innovative workforce initiatives. Previously, as a Policy Advisor at Indigenous Services Canada, Silburt led transformative efforts to improve governmental funding for Indigenous infrastructure. Silburt's academic background includes a PhD in International/Global Studies from Balsillie School of International Affairs and a Master's degree from Carleton University.