Ben is an emerging voice in Canadian public policy, known for his exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas and policy with clarity and impact, and to combine deep constitutional expertise with practical policy insight. His work bridges academia, public service, and strategic advising, with a special focus on governance, institutional design, and Canada’s place in the world.

Ben has served in multiple roles within the federal civil service, including work on the first NAFTA renegotiations, and has provided senior-level advice in high-stakes political environments, shaping messaging and translating complex policy into clear, actionable narratives. He is completing his PhD (ABD) at McGill University, where he is a fellow with the Research Group of Constitutional Studies, and is also a fellow at the UBC Research Group for Constitutional Law. His dissertation, The Democratic Crown: A History and Constitutional Theory of Executive Power in Westminster Systems, sketches out the unique ways executive power functions in Canada and other Westminster democracies.

A widely published commentator on Canadian politics, political thought and constitutional issues, Ben’s insights have appeared in national and international media. Ben will also be the Director of the newly launched MBP Intelligence, Meredith Boessenkool & Phillips’ premium policy intelligence retainer that will deliver forward looking insights and analysis to Canada’s decision-makers.

Outside of work, Ben is an aspiring wine connoisseur, a football (soccer) fanatic, and passionate urbanist.