Brad Wall is a Special Advisor in the Osler Calgary office. Prior to joining Osler, he was in politics for 18 years where he demonstrated a consistent ability to bring political and business leaders together as he implemented creative ways to bolster the Province’s economic well-being.
In 2007, Brad was elected as Premier of Saskatchewan and helped lead the province to a period of strong population and economic growth, export expansion, record infrastructure investment and tax reductions while helping to earn the provinces first ever AAA credit rating.
Brad offers Osler clients his strategic insight and guidance, particularly in relation to the energy and agri-food industries. In addition, clients will benefit from Brad’s extensive understanding of the interconnection between business, politics, and trade, on a global scale.
Areas of Expertise
Latest Insights
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Webinar June 19, 2025
No time to waste: What needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?
Osler and business leaders in Calgary participated in a post-election panel discussion on what Canada needs to do to convert aspirations for...
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Osler Update September 14, 2023
CPTPP panel releases decision on Canada’s practices regarding allocation of dairy tariff rate quotas under Agreement
The regulation of Canada’s dairy industry continues to be a point of contention between Canada and its trading partners. We look at the CPTPP...
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Osler Update June 13, 2023
Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement: Status update
Canada entered into free trade agreement negotiations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in late 2021.
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Blog May 5, 2023
Canada’s Modern Slavery Act: what businesses need to know
Modern slavery — specifically forced labour — is a global challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that 28...
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Media Mentions
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Questions about constitutional validity of environmental legislation causes concern for major project investors
The possible role provinces could play in the environmental assessment of major projects was discussed during the recent “No time to waste: what...
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Bringing investment in major projects back to Canada
No time to waste: what needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?
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Media Mentions October 20, 2022
Brad Wall appointed Canada Co-chair of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council
Osler Special Advisor Brad Wall has been appointed Co-chair of the Canada-ASEAN Business Council (CABC) along with Louis Vachon.
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Media Mentions April 14, 2022
Carbon capture credit on the right path, but falls short: Brad Wall – BNN Bloomberg
Osler Special Advisor and former Premier of Saskatchewan Brad Wall appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the new carbon capture tax credit unveiled in...
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Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
No time to waste: What needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?
Read moreSaskatchewan Chamber of Commerce: Food, Fuel, Fertilizer Global Summit
Speaker, “Exploring Politics and Prosperity in Saskatchewan and Beyond”, Regina, May 6-7, 2024
Published Work
- Getting Saskatchewan Back on Track: Addressing Saskatchewan’s Labour Shortage, 2006, Brad Wall
- The Promise of Saskatchewan: A New Vision for Saskatchewan’s Economy, September 2014, Brad Wall
Credentials
Education
- University of Saskatchewan, Hon., Public Administration
Languages
- English