With over 20 years of public policy and private sector experience, Andre Albinati specializes in advising research-based organizations, in both the public and private sectors at Earnscliffe Strategies. This work includes advising patient groups, biotechnology and innovative pharmaceutical industry associations and companies on issues as diverse as intellectual property, NAFTA and trade disputes, innovation and science policy. Andre previously served as Senior Policy Advisor to a federal cabinet minister in portfolio areas as diverse as international cooperation and development, social and skills policy as well as international trade in the management of Canada’s multilateral trade agenda. Working on campaign policy development, Andre also participated as a member of the economic policy and transition teams for Prime Minister Paul Martin. Andre has also served on the National Executive of the Liberal Party of Canada, and an advisor in the Office of Alberta’s Official Opposition. Andre is currently an advisor to the Board of the Canadian Science Policy Centre and is former president of the Government Relations Institute of Canada.