The Board of Governors of the University recognizes individuals who have contributed to the growth, development, welfare, and well-being of Northwestern Ontario, Simcoe County and of Lakehead University. This is done by the conferring of the title Fellow of the University. You will recognize University Fellows by their familiar blue gown with a white velvet scarf.
Honours BA, Geography, Waterloo Lutheran University; MA Geography, University of Waterloo
Cameron Clark enjoyed a 33-year career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) focusing on public policy, program development and administration relating to land use and natural resource planning and management, regional economic development, parks and protected areas and Indigenous issues.
Throughout his career, Cameron held several senior positions in the OPS including: Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MND&M); Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR); Regional Director, Northwest Region (OMNR); District Manager, Wawa District (OMNR); and Chief Provincial Negotiator, Mississauga #8 Land Claim with the Ontario Native Affairs Secretariat.
He has lived and worked throughout Ontario – including in Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, and Wawa. He is presently retired and living in Thunder Bay.
Since retiring, Cameron has done some consulting (English River Consulting Inc.). He has been busy serving as a director on several boards including Lakehead University, the Trans Canada Trail (National), the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (Ontario Region), and the Quetico Foundation.
Cameron and his wife Janet have two daughters and four wonderful grandchildren. They are avid canoeists, cross country skiers, and natural history buffs who spend as much time as they can travelling and at their “camp” near English River.
Cam will have the Title Fellow of the University conferred upon him on June 2, 2022
