André Côté

Tech Ed Policy Professional

André has worked in a variety of roles connecting policy, higher education, and technology. He is currently the Director of Policy and Research at The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, a think tank that focuses on creating policy change at the intersection of technology, education, and democracy. André also sits as a director on the board of eCampus Ontario.

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Career Snapshot

Served as Senior Advisor to Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Ministry of Colleges and Universities, and for the Minister Treasury Board Secretariat and Digital Services

Former Chief Operating and Strategy Officer with NEXT Canada, a national nonprofit incubator for entrepreneurs and start-ups

Leads a mission-driven consultancy program, that offers strategic advice and research to a broad base of clients

“Canada urgently needs professionals in government, industry and civil society that can shape responsible tech policies that balance social and economic interests.”

— André Côté

More about André

André has published numerous papers, reports, articles, and op-eds in his current role at The Dais as well as in past positions at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, and with the Public Policy Forum.

He also developed Dive: Student Aid, a pilot interactive digital case learning model created with partners at Toronto Metropolitan University, Sandbox, and Meadow Consulting.

André is a graduate of the Munk School’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) program and Queen’s University.

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