Michael McPhie

Michael is a founding partner of Falkirk and Executive Chairman, and an accomplished professional with 30 years of experience at senior leadership levels in the natural resources sector in British Columbia, across Canada, and internationally. He is a specialist in regulatory issues for mining projects and operations, and has led environmental assessment, permitting, and government affairs for many projects in western and northern Canada and abroad. Michael’s career spans industry, association, and government leadership, including serving as President and CEO of the Mining Association of British Columbia and as Senior Policy Director at Natural Resources Canada. He recently served as Chair of the Board of Ridley Terminals Inc., a federal Crown corporation, and has sat on several public company boards of directors. He is co-author of Weaving Two Worlds, a book on reconciliation and resource development in Canada, and is a frequent speaker on the future of responsible resource development.