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Erik Bornmann, LL.B, B.Comm. (b. 1976) is a former consultant and founding partner of Pilothouse Public Affairs. Pilothouse Public Affairs Group) grew from a small consulting practice to one of the leading communications and government relations firms in British Columbia. Bornmann, previously spelled Bornman was also President of the Young Liberals of Canada (British Columbia) and a member of the Liberal Party of Canada'BC executive.

Erik Bornmann is a student member of the Law Society of Upper Canada and resides in Toronto, Ontario.

Liberal Party Activity

Bornmann's political involvement began in high school and continued throughout his university years. He was a prominent member of the University of Victoria Young Liberals. It was at that time that he first was elected President of the Young Liberals of Canada (BC). The Young Liberals of Canada (BC) were known for being an influential and activist force within the Liberal Party of Canada. The organization played a leadership role in formulating Liberal Party Policy, including support for same-sex marriage, abolition of the Immigration Landing Tax, and greater electoral representation for British Columbia in Parliament.

Erik Bornmann would go on to serve as Policy Chair to the Liberal Party of Canada in BC. In that role he oversaw the reorganization of the party's grassroots policy process creating a policy committee and a broader plenary process by which party policy resolutions are adopted at conventions. He later also served as Communications Chair to the Liberal Party of Canada in BC, in w2hich he was closely associated by the media with the Paul Martin leadership campaign.

Other Activities

Erik Bornmann also worked as a communications consultant to the Council of Forest Industries and Canada Payphone Corporation. He has also served on the University of Victoria Academic Senate. Bornmann worked as an intern for Canadian Finance Minister Paul Martin as well as to National Revenue Minister David Anderson.

External links

• The Tyee, "Spiderman in a Web of Intrigue" Information on Bornman's role in the Legislature Raids
• TDH Strategies, Background information on Bornman's role in the Young Liberals
• Kootney Cuts article by Bill Tieleman - background on Bornman's legal exploits as well as his role in the legislative raids
• Public Eye Online (July 2004) Bornman described as a "political hitman"
• CBC Backgrounder on the BC Raids, including timeline
• CBC (April 3, 2006) "Basi, Virk Warrent Information Released"
• CBC (April 3, 2006) Warrant Detailing Bornman's Payments to Basi
• 24 Hours (Bill Tielemen) (April 11, 2006) "Raid information demands questions - and answers"
• The Tyee (Bill Tielemen) (April 10, 2005) "Spiderman in a Web of Intrigue" (Provides Background information on Erik Bornman, one of the individuals listed in the April 03, 2006 warrant information)
• The Georgia Straight (Bill Tielemen) (March 11, 2004) "Political Connections" (Lists the Political connections of Basi, Virk, Bornman, OmniTrax, Pilothouse Public Affairs)
• The Georgia Straight) (Bill Tielemen) (January 13, 2005) "Basi Hirings, Firings Intrigue" (More background on the players involved, including Basi)

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