The premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, appointed Jag Badwal as Agent-General to represent the province in the Southern United States. Based in the Consulate  General of Canada office in Dallas, Texas, Jag is responsible for enhancing trade and investment between Ontario and the southern United States. He works together  with government officials and stakeholders to create and implement business  growth plans and initiatives related to investment attraction and export promotion.

Jag brings over two decades of advocacy and government knowledge to the role, as  well as experience in the real estate industry. He has worked with elected officials  both at the provincial and federal level delivering positive impacts in communities. 

Notably, he was elected President of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party in  2018, after served as Regional Vice President for numerous years.

Jag is a firm believer in giving back to the community. He has served as a board  member of Ontario’s Peel Region Children’s Society and has volunteered for the  Bereaved Families of Ontario. In 2017, he was awarded the Ontario Volunteer  Service Award for his years of dedication to community service.

Jag is married and a proud father of two daughters.