 He worked on cultural policy issues including film policy, copyright, the entry of Amazon into the Canadian book market, music policy as the internet disrupted traditional industry practices, and the trade dispute with the United States regarding split run magazines.In 2002 his first appointment at the Deputy Minister level was as Associate Deputy Minister at Canadian Heritage.In 2003 he moved back to Privy Council Office as Deputy Secretary - Plans and Consultations where he supported the transition from Prime Minister Chrétien to Martin and later from Martin to Harper in 2006.