Experience & Track Record

Ross Romano’s leadership spans Cabinet ministries, courtroom strategy, policy reform, and executive advisory roles. His proven track record reflects a unique blend of public service, legal acumen, and strategic execution.

Cabinet Leadership

• Minister of Colleges & Universities: Led major reform of Ontario’s post-secondary system, including performance-based funding and system-wide transformation planning.

• Minister responsible for Research: Created Intellectual Property Ontario and advanced Ontario’s commercialization and research agenda.

• Minister of Government & Consumer Services: Oversaw the digital transformation of the Ontario Business Registry and helped launch Supply Ontario, aiming to harness the province’s $32B in purchasing power.

Legislative Impact

• Served as MPP for Sault Ste. Marie (2017–2022), securing major investments in regional innovation, manufacturing, and education.

• Delivered transformational funding to Algoma Steel and Tenaris to strengthen Ontario’s advanced manufacturing sector.

• Advocated for responsible growth of Ontario’s mining sector and enhanced Indigenous consultation within critical infrastructure projects.

Legal & Regulatory Background

• Over a decade of legal experience in criminal and civil litigation, including service as an Assistant Crown Attorney and municipal prosecutor.

• Trusted for strategic thinking in legal reform, stakeholder negotiations, and risk navigation.

Consulting & Advisory Success

• Advisor to public institutions, academic leaders, First Nations communities, and private-sector stakeholders.

Specialist in:

• Public policy and government relations

• Crisis communications and reputation management

• Post-secondary and research sector strategy

• Indigenous engagement and partnership development

• Mining and critical minerals sector alignment

• Board governance and executive counsel