Devan Sommerville is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, located in Toronto.

With over a decade of experience as a government relations professional, Devan brings a respected, trusted voice in support of his clients’ greatest priorities. His deep understanding of policymaking and politics at Queen’s Park and at city halls across Ontario makes him a powerful advocate for clients across many sectors, including residential and commercial development, housing, infrastructure and construction, social services, health care and the environment.

Devan works closely with Counsel’s Indigenous Facilitation practice to support private and public sector clients in navigating culturally sensitive and respectful engagement with First Nations and Indigenous peoples in Ontario.

Prior to joining Counsel, Devan served as the Senior Policy Advisor to two of Ontario’s Ministers for Municipal Affairs and Housing. In this role, he was responsible for providing strategic advice to the Minister on a wide range of issues involving development and land use across Ontario, including the Planning Act, Provincial Policy Statement, development charges and the Greenbelt. Devan also served as a policy advisor to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Labour.

Devan holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Toronto, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto.