James Hughes is the President and CEO of the Old Brewery Mission, Quebec's largest centre serving people experiencing homelessness or at risk thereof. Previous mandates include Deputy Minister of Social Development (New Brunswick), and President, Graham Boeckh Foundation. A lawyer by training, James is the author/ editor of "Early Intervention", "Beyond Shelters", and "Ending Homelessness in Canada", all published by James Lorimer & Co. Ltd. His recognitions include the Médaille d'Honneur de L'Assemblé Nationale du Québec and the Queen's University Stirling Medal.