Niels Veldhuis

President at The Fraser Institute

Speaker

Niels Veldhuis serves as President of the Fraser Institute, Canada’s most influential think tank. With nearly 25 years in public policy, Niels has authored six books and more than 50 peer-reviewed studies on a wide range of economic issues. His commentaries have been featured in over 50 media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, Wall Street Journal, National Post, and The Economist.

A frequent speaker across North America, Niels is known for making complex economic issues accessible. He has moderated and shared the stage with global leaders, including U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Prime Ministers Stephen Harper and Brian Mulroney, and renowned journalists like Chantal Hébert and Andrew Coyne.

Niels is an alumnus of Simon Fraser University, a Top 40 Under 40 recipient, an active member of YPO, and currently serves as Regional Chair for YPO in Canada.