2025 ANNUAL SPRING DINNER

During the Halifax Chamber’s annual Spring Dinner, we invite you to take part in an evening of celebration of something we can all be proud of as a region: our food. Visitors from around the globe come to Halifax and Nova Scotia to enjoy the world’s finest seafood, fresh blueberries, and world-class wine. In an era when exports and trade are on unsteady ground, it’s time to look inward: let’s take a moment to celebrate Nova Scotian food and beverage producers, the impact they have on our economy, and the opportunity that lies in our uniquely Nova Scotian offerings.  

 To maximize our impact during the event, join us for a tasting reception of all Nova Scotia has to offer. Be part of the community-focused and community-led Buy Local movement by enjoying local delicacies and meeting the organizations and individuals behind our local scene. Sit down for a delicious dinner, crafted by local chefs, while learning about the Nova Scotia food economy. 

Paul Jewer, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D
President & Chief Executive Officer, High Liner Foods

Paul was appointed as President & Chief Executive Officer in December 2023. Previous to that he served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, since February 2014.

Prior to joining High Liner Foods in 2014, Paul was CFO with Sobeys Inc., a leading Canadian grocery and food distributor. He is a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant (FCPA) and began his career with Ernst & Young LLP providing audit, tax, valuation and business advisory services for a variety of clients in various business sectors. Prior to joining Sobeys Inc. in 2003, he held a number of progressively senior finance positions in the technology sector.

Paul graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Acadia University. In 1997 he received his Chartered Accountant's designation. He is also a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. He is currently Treasurer of the Groundfish Forum, a member of the executive of the National Fisheries Institute, a board member of Norcod, and a board advisor to Andfjord Salmon.  Paul is also Chair of Sport Nova Scotia and a member of the Advisory Board of FM Global Canada.

Paul is an Honorary Governor of the Board of Governors of Acadia University, having completed a seven-year term 

Lee Bragg
Executive Vice Chair, Eastlink 

Lee began his career in the telecommunications industry in 1983.

Prior to entering the telecommunications business, he honed his management skills within the Bragg Group of Companies, as maintenance manager of the world’s largest wild blueberry processing facility and plant manager at one of six food-processing facilities.

From there, Lee brought his operational experience and empowering leadership style to Eastlink where he successfully managed the transition of 12 independent cable operations to one centralized management and operational structure. Supported by a strong executive team and a staff of more than 1,800 across Canada, Lee has nurtured Eastlink’s growth from a small, regional cable company to the largest, family-owned telecommunications company in the country.

Lee, and the entire Bragg family, also play a significant role in supporting charitable and non-profit organizations and activities, enriching the communities where they operate and helping to make a positive difference in the quality of life where their employees and customers live, work, and play. He sits on the Board of Directors for Nova Scotia Power, and Advisory Board Member for the Faculty of Management for Dalhousie University.

Lee is a sports enthusiast and proud alumnus of Mount Allison University and the University of New Brunswick. Father of three boys and four grandchildren, he lives in Fall River, Nova Scotia, with his wife Amy.

 

 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Please contact Josh Creighton, Corporate Partnership Specialist to discuss - (902) 481-1229 or josh@halifaxchamber.com