ACCC President & CEO

James Knight

On October 31, 2007, Marilyn Luscombe, President of Selkirk College and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) announced the appointment of James Knight to the position of President & CEO, with a start date of November 1, 2007.

Jim holds a B.A. (Hon) in History and Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario, an M.A. in Canadian History from the University of Toronto, a Certificate in Management from Queen’s University and a Sommelier Diploma from Algonquin College.

With over 25 years of leadership with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) prior experience with the federal government in Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Environment Canada, and as Associate Director of the Heritage Canada Foundation, Mr. Knight brings a depth of national, international and community-oriented expertise to ACCC. During Mr. Knight’s tenure at FCM, many new initiatives were launched including a modification of the laws governing federal government payments of local land taxes, financing of a tripartite program for municipal infrastructure, a program for reimbursement of GST paid by municipalities, the transfer of 5 cents per litre in gas taxes to the municipalities, and the creation of the Green Municipal Fund as well as an award-winning international program.

Jim’s enthusiasm, vision and leadership ensure that ACCC will continue to deliver quality and excellence in serving its membership in its roles of advocacy, partnership, marketing and networking.

Jim can be reached by e-mail or by telephone at 613-746-6492.