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Introducing our new Vice President of External Relations and Communications

Christine Aquino brings her experience to the role starting March 3

OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Aquino as Vice President External Relations and Communications.

Portrait of Christine Aquino

Aquino comes to the CFI from the National Research Council (NRC) where she has been director general of the communications branch for the past five years. She previously served as senior director for strategic communications at the NRC. 

Aquino’s significant experience also includes more than ten years at the Royal Canadian Mint where she was the director of communications and public affairs, leading several national communications strategies. Prior to joining the Mint, Aquino worked in Canadian federal politics as the director of communications for a cabinet minister in various government portfolios. 

Christine is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s degree in lettres françaises. She has also received an honours diploma in television broadcasting from Algonquin College.