Graeme worked the first half-decade of his career at Transport Canada, and has a Co-op Baccalaureate in International Development and Globalization, as well as a teacher's degree, both from the University of Ottawa. Graeme is married to Leslie, a schoolteacher. In December 2017, he completed his Information Access and Protection of Privacy Certificate from the University of Alberta. He volunteers with Scouts Canada and is a member of ShareWord Global, formerly the Gideons International in Canada. He loves staying up-to-date with current events, biking, running and staying active!