Beer Canada Team
Tanya Bernier
In her role, Tanya Bernier manages activities of the staff, suppliers, IT, HR and accounting at Beer Canada. Tanya also leads on Beer Canada's data services. Outside of work, Tanya and her husband keep busy with their 3 children and pets.
Tanya Bernier
Senior Manager, Operations & Member Services
In her role, Tanya Bernier manages activities of the staff, suppliers, IT, HR and accounting at Beer Canada. Tanya also leads on Beer Canada's data services. Outside of work, Tanya and her husband keep busy with their 3 children and pets.
Emma Breen
Emma Breen oversees government affairs for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Emma joins Beer Canada after 7 years of navigating regulatory and policy issues with Canada’s National Brewers; prior to this role, Emma was senior political advisor to two Ontario Finance Ministers and an Ontario Premier. Emma is based in Toronto, where she Iives with her husband and four children.
Emma Breen
Vice President, Ontario & Atlantic Canada
Emma Breen oversees government affairs for Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Emma joins Beer Canada after 7 years of navigating regulatory and policy issues with Canada’s National Brewers; prior to this role, Emma was senior political advisor to two Ontario Finance Ministers and an Ontario Premier. Emma is based in Toronto, where she Iives with her husband and four children.
Brittany Burden
Ottawa born and raised, Brittany Burden (Moorcroft) leads Beer Canada’s communications and executes creative and digital strategy to meet the Association's objectives. Going on 14 years at the Association, Brittany is a fan of Hefeweizens and radlers. She is a Prud’homme Beer Sommelier.
Brittany Burden
Director, Communications & Engagement
Ottawa born and raised, Brittany Burden (Moorcroft) leads Beer Canada’s communications and executes creative and digital strategy to meet the Association's objectives. Going on 14 years at the Association, Brittany is a fan of Hefeweizens and radlers. She is a Prud’homme Beer Sommelier.
Luke Chapman
Luke Chapman leads Beer Canada’s federal government affairs. Born in Picton, Ontario, Luke joined Beer Canada in 2013. He played for the Carleton Ravens basketball team for 4 years and is happy to talk about beer, sports, and health. He is also a graduate of the Canadian Society of Association Executive’s CAE Program.
Follow him on Twitter: @LukeChapman31
Luke Chapman
Vice President, Federal Affairs
Luke Chapman leads Beer Canada’s federal government affairs. Born in Picton, Ontario, Luke joined Beer Canada in 2013. He played for the Carleton Ravens basketball team for 4 years and is happy to talk about beer, sports, and health. He is also a graduate of the Canadian Society of Association Executive’s CAE Program.
Follow him on Twitter: @LukeChapman31
Jeremy Chorney
Jeremy Chorney joined Beer Canada in 2021 and leads government and industry affairs in the Western provinces from his home city of Edmonton. He previously served five years as Vice President of Canada’s National Brewers and has over 20 years of government and industry experience. He sits as a Director on the Brewers' Recycled Container Collection Council, the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation, the Alberta Beer Container Corporation and serves on the British Columbia Business Technical Advisory Panel. Jeremy favours low alcohol lagers, and he enjoys golf, cycling, skiing, and motorsports. He also collects and builds classic cars.
Jeremy Chorney
Vice President, Western Canada
Jeremy Chorney joined Beer Canada in 2021 and leads government and industry affairs in the Western provinces from his home city of Edmonton. He previously served five years as Vice President of Canada’s National Brewers and has over 20 years of government and industry experience. He sits as a Director on the Brewers' Recycled Container Collection Council, the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation, the Alberta Beer Container Corporation and serves on the British Columbia Business Technical Advisory Panel. Jeremy favours low alcohol lagers, and he enjoys golf, cycling, skiing, and motorsports. He also collects and builds classic cars.
Lella Cirone
Lella Cirone joined Beer Canada in 2021 as Executive Assistant. Skilled with over 25 years of experience in the beer industry, most recently as part of Canada’s National Brewers, she works closely with the President and team. Living in Toronto, Lella loves the outdoors, gardening and cooking.
Lella Cirone
Executive Assistant
Lella Cirone joined Beer Canada in 2021 as Executive Assistant. Skilled with over 25 years of experience in the beer industry, most recently as part of Canada’s National Brewers, she works closely with the President and team. Living in Toronto, Lella loves the outdoors, gardening and cooking.
Karine Cousineau
Montreal-native Karine Cousineau oversees all aspects of Beer Canada’s strategic communications
Karine has over two decades of expertise in communications, government relations, and strategic planning within both the public and private sector. Prior to joining Beer Canada, Karine spent nearly four years heading government relations, communications and sustainability for a licensed cannabis producer with operations in Quebec and Ontario and five years piloting corporate and internal communications in Canada for the largest diversified construction materials company in North America. As a consultant, she represented clients in a wide range of industries including Defence, Transportation, Sports, and Health Care. On the Hill, she served in different offices including the office of Federal Minister of Transport and Quebec lieutenant, Finance Minister, and the Prime Minister’s office.
Karine Cousineau
Vice President, Strategic Communications
Montreal-native Karine Cousineau oversees all aspects of Beer Canada’s strategic communications
Karine has over two decades of expertise in communications, government relations, and strategic planning within both the public and private sector. Prior to joining Beer Canada, Karine spent nearly four years heading government relations, communications and sustainability for a licensed cannabis producer with operations in Quebec and Ontario and five years piloting corporate and internal communications in Canada for the largest diversified construction materials company in North America. As a consultant, she represented clients in a wide range of industries including Defence, Transportation, Sports, and Health Care. On the Hill, she served in different offices including the office of Federal Minister of Transport and Quebec lieutenant, Finance Minister, and the Prime Minister’s office.
Marie-Antoinette Diop
Proud Montréaler, Marie-Antoinette Diop joined the Beer Canada team as Director, Strategies and Policies, Québec. Holder of a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Montréal, Marie-Antoinette has completed a posting as a trade commissioner with the General Delegation of Québec to Mexico. Outside work she enjoys spinning classes, hiking and is an avid reader.
Marie-Antoinette Diop
Director, Strategies and Policies, Québec
Proud Montréaler, Marie-Antoinette Diop joined the Beer Canada team as Director, Strategies and Policies, Québec. Holder of a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the University of Montréal, Marie-Antoinette has completed a posting as a trade commissioner with the General Delegation of Québec to Mexico. Outside work she enjoys spinning classes, hiking and is an avid reader.
Ed Gregory
An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Ed Gregory is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the beer category’s complex regulatory environment, domestically and internationally. He also manages Beer Canada’s research and provides input on communications and partner relationships. Ed is happy to sip on a range of beer styles and is an avid astrophotographer.
Ed Gregory
Senior Research Advisor
An industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Ed Gregory is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the beer category’s complex regulatory environment, domestically and internationally. He also manages Beer Canada’s research and provides input on communications and partner relationships. Ed is happy to sip on a range of beer styles and is an avid astrophotographer.
CJ Hélie
CJ Hélie was appointed President of Beer Canada in June 2021. CJ has over 25 years of experience in the Canadian beverage alcohol industry with intimate knowledge of the sector at the provincial/territorial, national and international levels. CJ is a seasoned government relations specialist with a strong track record in effective strategic and business planning, domestic and international trade and corporate communications. CJ has forged valued working relationships with liquor regulators, legislators and policy makers as well as with related industries to build long-term partnerships and to find collaborative solutions to emerging issues.
CJ Hélie
President
CJ Hélie was appointed President of Beer Canada in June 2021. CJ has over 25 years of experience in the Canadian beverage alcohol industry with intimate knowledge of the sector at the provincial/territorial, national and international levels. CJ is a seasoned government relations specialist with a strong track record in effective strategic and business planning, domestic and international trade and corporate communications. CJ has forged valued working relationships with liquor regulators, legislators and policy makers as well as with related industries to build long-term partnerships and to find collaborative solutions to emerging issues.
Philippe Roy
Philippe Roy, joined the Beer Canada team as Vice-President, Québec, in November 2021. Philippe has 30 years of experience in politics and public affairs and is a lawyer, a communications professional and a well-known political figure in the business community.
Philippe Roy
Vice President, Québec
Philippe Roy, joined the Beer Canada team as Vice-President, Québec, in November 2021. Philippe has 30 years of experience in politics and public affairs and is a lawyer, a communications professional and a well-known political figure in the business community.