Jim Balsillie is co-CEO of Research In Motion (RIM), and the founder and chair of the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Sheila Block is research director with the Ontario Federation of Labour. Previously, she served as director of health and nursing policy at the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario.
Richard Florida is director of the Martin Prosperity Institute, professor of business and creativity at the Rotman School, and founder of the Creative Class Group.
John Wilkinson is the Liberal MPP for Perth-Wellington, and serves as Ontario minister of research and innovation.