Thomas McGuire, MA, Principal and Co-founder at 21FSP, has decades of expertise in socioeconomic impact analysis, economic development, feasibility assessments, economic modeling and forecasting, and community engagement. An economist by training, Tom has worked with a wide array of clients, including Indigenous communities and organizations, all levels of government, NGOs, and private sector organizations across Canada and internationally. His work focuses on a wide array of sectors and more recently includes work in population and demographic forecasting, labour market supply / demand modeling, housing and social infrastructure development, transportation development, tourism development, and renewable energy, with a particular interest in projects that promote long-term sustainable growth and holistic community wellbeing.

Tom is recognized for his ability to lead complex projects that require a nuanced understanding of the subject, comprehensive economic modeling, qualitative analysis, and meaningful community engagement. His economic input-output modeling has been key to shaping a range of strategies in diverse sectors spanning sport tourism, event impact analysis, housing, transportation, construction, health, energy, and more. He has developed construction sector strategies, strategic plans, and business plans for Indigenous organizations, including the Nunatsiavut Government, Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, and Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance. His portfolio also includes significant contributions to wind energy developments, including Nova Scotia’s offshore wind energy targets. His work is guided by a commitment to fostering equitable, future-focused solutions to ensure that governments and organizations are resilient in the face of future disruption.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Economics from Dalhousie University, and is a member of the Canadian Economics Association and the Canadian Evaluation Society.