Senior Economist, Office of the Budget within Ontario's Ministry of Finance
Anil Wasif is a dedicated policy practitioner with a focus on impactful public service delivery. He possesses experience in both public and non-profit sectors. Anil has a track record of driving positive change throughout his career. He has worked on enhancing public trust in the management of public finances, modernizing service delivery to citizens and businesses, and conducting research to promote sustainable and equitable economic development policies. He is also an occasional policy and news columnist, spotlighting issues that touch his heart.
Anil currently serves as a Research Manager at Infrastructure Ontario, a Crown agency in Canada. Formerly, Anil was a Senior Economist at the Office of the Budget at the Ministry of Finance and a Senior Policy Advisor to the Associate Deputy Minister of ServiceOntario, the service delivery arm of the Ontario Government.
Anil is a Co-Founder and Director of Strategy at BacharLorai (BL), a social impact agency dedicated to empowering Bangladeshis worldwide. Through global collaboration BL builds communities, conducts research, and implements signature initiatives to promote sustainable development in Bangladesh. As a spokesperson and leader of the agency, Anil works to ensure global recognition and impactful implementation of the three pillars of BL’s work. He is currently focused on scaling up the organization and creating tangible work opportunities for youth seeking to make a difference in their societies.
Passionate about shaping the future of public service, Anil serves on the Advisory Board for the Max Bell School of Public Policy and is committed to helping aspiring policy practitioners find their rightful place in the public sector. Anil is currently a Resilient Youth Fellow under the Canada Service Crops. Program where he works with Bangladeshi-diaspora youth in Toronto to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in the public sector. Anil actively advises graduating Economics and Political Science students at the University of Toronto on pathways to a career in public policy.
