Manik Raina is a pivotal figure in EllisDon’s legal team. Utilizing his expertise in complex infrastructure procurements and financings, Manik has been critical to EllisDon’s successful pursuit of some of North America’s largest public infrastructure projects, including the South Niagara Hospital project and the Trillium Health Partners Queensway Health Centre redevelopment project. Rising from legal counsel to the company’s vice-president of legal services in just six years, Manik’s contributions were crucial to EllisDon’s legal department winning the Canadian Law Award for Construction, Infrastructure, and Transportation Law Department of the Year in 2022. His qualifications include a bachelor of medical sciences degree and juris doctor from Western University, coupled with 10 years of experience in infrastructure and real estate law. Known for his strong business acumen and collaborative spirit, Manik is celebrated for his influential role in shaping industry standards. His impact extends beyond EllisDon, driving innovative solutions and improving risk allocation frameworks in the construction sector.