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The Team
Our highly qualified economists, policy experts, and developers combine extensive academic backgrounds with practical experience to provide high-quality products and services.
Dr. André Le Dressay
Director
André has almost three decades of experience working with indigenous communities, organizations, and institutions and local governments.
He has written numerous academic and consulting reports in his areas of expertise: building the legal, administrative, fiscal and institutional framework to support economic growth. He is the Director of Fiscal Realities Economists, the Director of the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and a professor at Thompson Rivers University. He co-authored a book which was nominated for the Donner Book Prize in 2010. He was the principal author of the Tulo Centre online textbook – Building a Competitive First Nation Investment Climate (2015). He has also authored the final chapter, Unlocking First Nation Wealth: Past Efforts & Future Opportunities, in a compilation entitled, Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations (2016) edited by Terry L. Anderson at Stanford University. He has received a distinguished alumni award from Thompson Rivers University and a lifetime achievement award from the First Nations Tax Administrators Association. He has helped facilitate over 20 service agreements between First Nations and local governments. He has developed the curriculum for 14 original courses in First Nation Tax Administration, First Nations Applied Land Management and First Nation Applied Economics including the only accredited course in Canada on Negotiating First Nation-Local Government service agreement. André holds a PhD in Economics from Simon Fraser University, a Masters of Applied Economics from the University of Victoria and an Honors degree in Math and Economics from the University of Regina.
André has almost three decades of experience working with indigenous communities, organizations, and institutions and local governments.
He has written numerous academic and consulting reports in his areas of expertise: building the legal, administrative, fiscal and institutional framework to support economic growth. He is the Director of Fiscal Realities Economists, the Director of the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and a professor at Thompson Rivers University. He co-authored a book which was nominated for the Donner Book Prize in 2010. He was the principal author of the Tulo Centre online textbook – Building a Competitive First Nation Investment Climate (2015). He has also authored the final chapter, Unlocking First Nation Wealth: Past Efforts & Future Opportunities, in a compilation entitled, Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations (2016) edited by Terry L. Anderson at Stanford University. He has received a distinguished alumni award from Thompson Rivers University and a lifetime achievement award from the First Nations Tax Administrators Association. He has helped facilitate over 20 service agreements between First Nations and local governments. He has developed the curriculum for 14 original courses in First Nation Tax Administration, First Nations Applied Land Management and First Nation Applied Economics including the only accredited course in Canada on Negotiating First Nation-Local Government service agreement. André holds a PhD in Economics from Simon Fraser University, a Masters of Applied Economics from the University of Victoria and an Honors degree in Math and Economics from the University of Regina.
Greg Richard
Chief Economist
Greg has a number of years of experience with government working in economic development, intergovernmental liaison and fiscal relations. He is thoroughly familiar with government policies and decision-making. He has experience in public finance, facilitating investment projects, the economics of innovation and intergovernmental liaison. Greg holds an MA in Economics from the University of Victoria.
Greg has a number of years of experience with government working in economic development, intergovernmental liaison and fiscal relations. He is thoroughly familiar with government policies and decision-making. He has experience in public finance, facilitating investment projects, the economics of innovation and intergovernmental liaison. Greg holds an MA in Economics from the University of Victoria.
Katherine Livingstone
Manager and Administrative Head
Katherine has extensive experience as an administrator in various federal government departments. This includes 3 years with the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Ottawa. She also manages Fiscal Realities' finance and administration, as well as business plan development for clients.
Katherine has extensive experience as an administrator in various federal government departments. This includes 3 years with the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples in Ottawa. She also manages Fiscal Realities' finance and administration, as well as business plan development for clients.
Tylor Kroad
Senior Economist
Tylor has been part of the Fiscal Realities team since 1999. Since joining Fiscal Realities, Tylor has accumulated a wealth of experience working with First Nation property tax systems across Canada at the community and policy levels.
With his extensive knowledge of First Nation property tax systems, Tylor has worked with several communities across Canada, helping facilitate First Nation service agreements for local services. He has also applied his expertise in fiscal and economic forecasting and financial modelling to projects related to urban development and sizeable natural resource projects such as proposed mining projects. Utilizing this experience, Tylor has helped develop material and lectured on these topics for the TULO Centre of Indigenous Economics.
Tylor's academic qualifications include an MBA and a BBA in economics and finance from Thompson Rivers University. He has also earned certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and passed level one of the Chartered Financial Analyst program. Tylor is an active member of his community. He has coached youth soccer for over a decade and served on the executive and board of directors of the Kamloops and Area Fish and Game Association.
Tylor has been part of the Fiscal Realities team since 1999. Since joining Fiscal Realities, Tylor has accumulated a wealth of experience working with First Nation property tax systems across Canada at the community and policy levels.
With his extensive knowledge of First Nation property tax systems, Tylor has worked with several communities across Canada, helping facilitate First Nation service agreements for local services. He has also applied his expertise in fiscal and economic forecasting and financial modelling to projects related to urban development and sizeable natural resource projects such as proposed mining projects. Utilizing this experience, Tylor has helped develop material and lectured on these topics for the TULO Centre of Indigenous Economics.
Tylor's academic qualifications include an MBA and a BBA in economics and finance from Thompson Rivers University. He has also earned certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and passed level one of the Chartered Financial Analyst program. Tylor is an active member of his community. He has coached youth soccer for over a decade and served on the executive and board of directors of the Kamloops and Area Fish and Game Association.
Kate McCue
Senior Economist
Kate has been with Fiscal Realities since 2000. She conducts financial analysis and economic research to support policy development and decision-making and assists with legislative and other government processes. Kate has a BBA (Economics/Human Resources) from Thompson Rivers University.
Kate has been with Fiscal Realities since 2000. She conducts financial analysis and economic research to support policy development and decision-making and assists with legislative and other government processes. Kate has a BBA (Economics/Human Resources) from Thompson Rivers University.
Jason Reeves
Senior Economist
Jason has 20 years experience assisting First Nations to develop their economies and establish the institutional and legislative frameworks required to effectively assert their jurisdictions. He participates on the Technical Team working to establish the First Nations Infrastructure Institute. Jason also assists in the development of course material for the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics in its Tax Administration and Applied Economics certificate programs. He co-authored a paper on reducing transaction costs on infrastructure corridor projects for the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy in 2022. He was the principal author of two studies for the National Indigenous Economic Development Board estimating the economic contribution nationally from investments to close economic outcome gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous labour forces. He was the principal contributor on a web-based model to assist Indigenous governments in estimating expected economic and fiscal benefits from proposed projects within their territories and developing strategies to maximize realized benefits.
Jason has 20 years experience assisting First Nations to develop their economies and establish the institutional and legislative frameworks required to effectively assert their jurisdictions. He participates on the Technical Team working to establish the First Nations Infrastructure Institute. Jason also assists in the development of course material for the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics in its Tax Administration and Applied Economics certificate programs. He co-authored a paper on reducing transaction costs on infrastructure corridor projects for the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy in 2022. He was the principal author of two studies for the National Indigenous Economic Development Board estimating the economic contribution nationally from investments to close economic outcome gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous labour forces. He was the principal contributor on a web-based model to assist Indigenous governments in estimating expected economic and fiscal benefits from proposed projects within their territories and developing strategies to maximize realized benefits.
Norm Lavallee
Senior Economist
Norm has over 16 years of experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, institutions, and all levels of government.
He has written and contributed to several publications on First Nations market history, fiscal relationships, and economic development. He was the lead researcher and editor for the Tulo Centre online textbook – Building a Competitive First Nation Investment Climate (2015). He also authored the final chapter in the FNIGC’s National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey on First Nations employment, skills, and mobility.
Norm is also an instructor and curriculum developer with the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and Thompson Rivers University. He has supported the development and delivery of curriculum for 14 original courses in First Nation Tax Administration and First Nation Applied Economics. He has also been involved in the development of curriculum for the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) / Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) Indigenous Master of Business Administration pilot program.
Norm has also managed and developed many communications and multimedia innovations and strategies related to First Nations economic development including numerous video series for the FMA / FNLMA First Nations Leading the Way Annual Conferences, documentary/explainer films, and interactive learning games for university programs. He was instrumental in the design and development of the Tulo Centre’s Building a Sustainable and Resilient Indigenous Economy simulation.
Norm holds a Master of Business Administration and an Honors degree in Economics and Finance from Thompson Rivers University.
Norm has over 16 years of experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, institutions, and all levels of government.
He has written and contributed to several publications on First Nations market history, fiscal relationships, and economic development. He was the lead researcher and editor for the Tulo Centre online textbook – Building a Competitive First Nation Investment Climate (2015). He also authored the final chapter in the FNIGC’s National Report of the First Nations Regional Early Childhood, Education and Employment Survey on First Nations employment, skills, and mobility.
Norm is also an instructor and curriculum developer with the Tulo Centre of Indigenous Economics and Thompson Rivers University. He has supported the development and delivery of curriculum for 14 original courses in First Nation Tax Administration and First Nation Applied Economics. He has also been involved in the development of curriculum for the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) / Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) Indigenous Master of Business Administration pilot program.
Norm has also managed and developed many communications and multimedia innovations and strategies related to First Nations economic development including numerous video series for the FMA / FNLMA First Nations Leading the Way Annual Conferences, documentary/explainer films, and interactive learning games for university programs. He was instrumental in the design and development of the Tulo Centre’s Building a Sustainable and Resilient Indigenous Economy simulation.
Norm holds a Master of Business Administration and an Honors degree in Economics and Finance from Thompson Rivers University.
Andy Nguyen
Database Analyst and Software Developer
Andy has been with Fiscal Realities Economists since 2020. After graduating from Thompson Rivers University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 2022, he continued his journey with Fiscal Realities as a database analyst. Drawing from his experience in database development and management, Andy employs his skills to ensure that the company's databases operate at peak efficiency. Additionally, he is tasked with implementing backend infrastructures that support the technical solutions of Fiscal Realities. Alongside his database management responsibilities, Andy also conducts software analysis and develops customized applications that cater to the organization's needs. He has expertise in developing educational games, economic models, and various software tools.
Andy has been with Fiscal Realities Economists since 2020. After graduating from Thompson Rivers University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 2022, he continued his journey with Fiscal Realities as a database analyst. Drawing from his experience in database development and management, Andy employs his skills to ensure that the company's databases operate at peak efficiency. Additionally, he is tasked with implementing backend infrastructures that support the technical solutions of Fiscal Realities. Alongside his database management responsibilities, Andy also conducts software analysis and develops customized applications that cater to the organization's needs. He has expertise in developing educational games, economic models, and various software tools.
Amlan Nag
Machine Learning Researcher
Amlan has been with Fiscal Realities Economists since 2021, contributing to data-driven projects that support Indigenous economic development and policy-making in Canada. With a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science and professional expertise in database analysis, machine learning, and financial modeling, Amlan bridges the gap between technology and finance to deliver innovative solutions.
At Fiscal Realities Economists, Amlan plays a key role in backend web development, database management, and economic modeling. His technical skill set includes advanced machine learning techniques such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), and deep learning, which he applies to complex data challenges and economic forecasting. His work emphasizes areas such as financial statement analysis, equity valuation, and quantitative methods, reflecting his dedication to both technical and analytical excellence.
Outside of work, Amlan is a member of the Kamloops Target Sports Association and has actively volunteered with Emergency Support Services (ESS) Kamloops, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement.
In his free time, Amlan enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding, and snowmobiling hobbies that reflect his appreciation for outdoor pursuits and a balanced lifestyle.
Amlan has been with Fiscal Realities Economists since 2021, contributing to data-driven projects that support Indigenous economic development and policy-making in Canada. With a Bachelor's degree in Computing Science and professional expertise in database analysis, machine learning, and financial modeling, Amlan bridges the gap between technology and finance to deliver innovative solutions.
At Fiscal Realities Economists, Amlan plays a key role in backend web development, database management, and economic modeling. His technical skill set includes advanced machine learning techniques such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), and deep learning, which he applies to complex data challenges and economic forecasting. His work emphasizes areas such as financial statement analysis, equity valuation, and quantitative methods, reflecting his dedication to both technical and analytical excellence.
Outside of work, Amlan is a member of the Kamloops Target Sports Association and has actively volunteered with Emergency Support Services (ESS) Kamloops, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement.
In his free time, Amlan enjoys golf, hunting, fishing, and horseback riding, and snowmobiling hobbies that reflect his appreciation for outdoor pursuits and a balanced lifestyle.
Ed Blakeborough
Economist
Ed joined Fiscal Realities Economists in May 2021 as an expert in economic, financial, and statistical analysis. With a BSc in Mathematics/Economics (minor in Management) and an MSc in Environmental Economics and Management from Thompson Rivers University, Ed brings a solid academic background to his role.
His ability to conduct thorough research, evaluate financial data, and interpret statistics allows him to provide accurate insights into complex economic issues. Ed's dedication to staying updated with the latest developments in his field ensures the information he delivers is reliable and relevant.
Ed's contributions to Fiscal Realities Economists have proven invaluable to strategic decision-making and client satisfaction. His exceptional analytical skills and effective communication make him an asset to the team. Beyond his work, Ed finds inspiration in the outdoors and advocates for the importance of environmental sustainability in economic systems.
With his expertise, commitment, and passion for both economics and the environment, Ed continues to have a lasting impact on economic analysis and research, providing valuable guidance to clients.
Ed joined Fiscal Realities Economists in May 2021 as an expert in economic, financial, and statistical analysis. With a BSc in Mathematics/Economics (minor in Management) and an MSc in Environmental Economics and Management from Thompson Rivers University, Ed brings a solid academic background to his role.
His ability to conduct thorough research, evaluate financial data, and interpret statistics allows him to provide accurate insights into complex economic issues. Ed's dedication to staying updated with the latest developments in his field ensures the information he delivers is reliable and relevant.
Ed's contributions to Fiscal Realities Economists have proven invaluable to strategic decision-making and client satisfaction. His exceptional analytical skills and effective communication make him an asset to the team. Beyond his work, Ed finds inspiration in the outdoors and advocates for the importance of environmental sustainability in economic systems.
With his expertise, commitment, and passion for both economics and the environment, Ed continues to have a lasting impact on economic analysis and research, providing valuable guidance to clients.
Max Loukidelis
Economist
Max has been with Fiscal Realities since 2020. He conducts economic, policy, and historical analysis for FR. He also supports work on media and design projects, as well as data analytics. Max is interested in understanding how economic theory and data analysis can be applied to help solve complex fiscal and economic problems for communities. He is a graduate of the Bachelor of International Economics program at the University of British Columbia, with distinction. At UBC, he focused his studies on development and environmental economics, and wrote his undergraduate thesis on the effects of structural tax policy changes on revenues and expenditures for First Nation governments in Canada. Outside of work, Max spends as much time as possible outdoors. He has worked in the past for BC Parks and the Canadian Coast Guard.
Max has been with Fiscal Realities since 2020. He conducts economic, policy, and historical analysis for FR. He also supports work on media and design projects, as well as data analytics. Max is interested in understanding how economic theory and data analysis can be applied to help solve complex fiscal and economic problems for communities. He is a graduate of the Bachelor of International Economics program at the University of British Columbia, with distinction. At UBC, he focused his studies on development and environmental economics, and wrote his undergraduate thesis on the effects of structural tax policy changes on revenues and expenditures for First Nation governments in Canada. Outside of work, Max spends as much time as possible outdoors. He has worked in the past for BC Parks and the Canadian Coast Guard.
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