Jody Thomas is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs.
Jody brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in national security, defence, and intelligence, having served in some of Canada’s most senior roles. Most recently, she was National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister until 2024. Her distinguished career also includes serving as Deputy Minister of National Defence, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, Chief Operating Officer at Passport Canada, and 11 years in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Jody continues to share her expertise as a member of the Prime Minister’s Canada-US Advisory Council, the Board of Governors of Royal Roads University, as a Senior Fellow at the University of Ottawa, and the Board of Directors of Electra Battery Materials. Her unparalleled experience makes her a trusted advisor on security, governance, and organizational resilience.