Robyn Allan

Robyn Allan is an independent economist with a focus on the need for a meaningful energy strategy in Canada that supports growth and sustainable development of our economy, for the benefit of Canadians. Allan was an expert witness on economics, insurance and business risk at the National Energy Board hearings on Enbridge's proposed Northern Gateway pipeline project and is also an intervener in the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion hearings. She has held many executive positions in the private and public sectors including President and CEO of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, Vice-President Finance for Parklane Ventures Ltd. and Senior Economist for B.C. Central Credit Union. Allan has taught Money and Banking, Public Finance and Micro and Macro Economics at the university level as well as written numerous pieces for newspapers and magazines including the Tyee, Vancouver Observer, Vancouver Sun, Business in Vancouver, Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Toronto Star and Enterprise magazine. More details and copies of her reports and videos are available on her website at RobynAllan.com