Administrator | Entrepreneur | Consultant
David Barrick
David Barrick is a former elected official who has nearly two decades of public and private administration experience. As a collaborator, leader, and developer, he has actively sought greater knowledge and skills throughout his career. David continues to cement himself as an innovator, building partnerships for the betterment of Canada, the environment, and the world.
About David Barrick
David is an innovation-driven leader with extensive experience from countless hours of balancing budgets and overseeing large teams as an elected official for Canadian municipalities.
Canadian Values Cemented with Experience
David Barrick is proud to be Canadian. His experience growing up in the Great White North, with its ample rivers and fields, mountains and valleys cultivated an affinity for the natural world, one that all Canadians share. As a country that spans nearly 2.5 billion acres, has the longest coastline in the world, and happens to be the second largest AND most sparsely populated country in the world, Canada no doubt naturally cultivates amazing people. David’s experience working with diverse communities across Canada, leading a variety of teams, and developing as a professional and a person, has led him to understand many of the core values that Canadians esteem.
Friendliness/politeness/harmony:
One trait that is always apparent from David Barrick’s travels in the political and private sectors: from the bustling streets of Toronto, Quebec and Vancouver to the picturesque villages is the astounding approachability of Canadians. This is one of the reasons Canada made InterNations’ “Top 10 Most Welcoming Countries” list.
A sense of decorum is intrinsically part of Canadian culture, and that propriety coupled with warmth and friendliness creates a kind of harmony unique to Canada.
Self-sufficient, yet community-oriented:
The sparse population in Canada can mean solitude from time to time, whether in nature while fishing or camping, or simply while driving on Canada’s expansive highway system. When circumstances demand a certain degree of autonomy, individuals learn a level of durability. Canadians are resilient and strong because they have to be. While that is a natural extension of the rustic individualism demanded of some of the remote areas, Canadians also understand that the only way through this world is together.
Neighbours helping neighbours isn’t a tagline, it’s a reality. With the stunning natural beauty of the nation, there also comes an often unforgiving climate. People help each other. Beyond that, while self-sufficiency is highly valued, there is also an appreciation, understanding and encouragement for people to ask for help when it’s needed, and to offer help when it’s necessary, and often before anyone has asked. Community is built upon the caring and kindness Canadians extend to each other.
Environmental Consciousness/Sustainability:
Climate change has become a real and current problem, so environmentalism and sustainability are at the forefront of the collective Canadian consciousness. In fact, new research suggests that 63% of Canadians feel the pandemic made them more environmentally conscious.While the rise in support is attributed to younger generations, researchers of another study made a remarkable observation: “A real positive finding is that Canadians – regardless of their age, income, location, politics or income – are not deeply divided on many very important environmental issues,” said Professor George Arhonditsis, who authored the study with PhD student Cindy Yang at the University of Toronto Scarborough. This means that Canada is uniquely positioned to unite and tackle pressing environmental problems.Obviously, the list of Canadian values far exceeds the three listed here, but these are notably Canadian and tremendously important. David Barrick believes they are at the heart of what it means to live in one of the greatest countries in the world.