Tom Urbaniak, PhD, teaches political science and community economic development at Cape Breton University, where he is also director of the Tompkins Institute. He has led several non-profit organizations and is the past chair of the National Trust for Canada. His books include Her Worship: Hazel McCallion and the Development of Mississauga and Action, Accommodation, Accountability: Rules of Order for Canadian Organizations. He is often called upon by the media to provide analysis of policy and public affairs.