Kyle Rae
Councilor - Economic & Culture Development, City of Toronto, Canada

Speaker Bio:

Representing downtown Toronto since 1991, Kyle has been a strong advocate of revitalizing the residential heart of this City, while ensuring its economic and cultural opportunities are enhanced. Kyle helped to establish Buddies in Bad Time Theatre in its home at 12 Alexander St., championed the redevelopment of Yonge and Dundas and, in 2006, helped launch Nuit Blanche, an annual "sunrise to sunset" celebration of contemporary art.

As Chair of the Economic Development and Culture Committee, Kyle brings his signature hard working commitment to promoting Toronto's investment opportunities internationally, vigorously identifying and enhancing the competitive advantages of Toronto's burgeoning creative industry sector.

Earlier this year, Kyle spearheaded the development of a Tax Incentive Equivalency Grant Program for industrial and innovation projects. As well, he served in a leadership role in developing the city's "Prosperity Agenda" and is currently promoting the Toronto's investment opportunities internationally.

Kyle holds Master's degrees in Medieval History and Library Science from the University of Birmingham and University of Toronto respectively.

He currently sits on the following boards within Toronto's arts and cultural community: Dora Mavor Moore Awards ; Glen Gould Foundation ; Gardiner Museum ; St. Lawrence Centre for Arts ; Toronto Arts Council.