David McAlister

David McAlister is an experienced professional in public policy and finance, currently serving as the Acting Director for the Nòkwewashk Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program at Natural Resources Canada since September 2022. Prior to this role, David held a managerial position at Infrastructure Canada focused on investment and innovation from February 2021 to September 2022. David’s career includes significant contributions as a Senior Policy Advisor at Employment and Social Development Canada and various roles at Finance Canada, including Chief of Staff and Senior Economist. Early career experience includes positions at the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation and Clarica Financial Services. Academically, David holds an MBA in Finance and IT from McGill University and a Bachelor of Science in Micro and Cellular Biology from the University of Ottawa.