Rumours continue to abound that Ontario is headed to the polls earlier than the currently legislated fixed election date in spring of 2026. We believe that our clients need to prepare as if the election could come as soon as Q1 2025, as the Premier has only ruled out...
Party leaders’ televised debates in Canadian elections are often as overhyped as a heavyweight title fight. Pre-debate, the media is filled with talk of leaders “squaring off” and the potential “a knock-out punch” that will change political history. But history has...
Although we will have to wait until Oct. 26-28 to find out who won the BC election, there is much to learn from the final ballot count that wrapped up on the weekend. Despite both the BC Conservatives and the BC NDP claiming victory and pundits providing their own...
Regardless of the outcome of the BC election on October 19, the political story of the year has undoubtedly been the historic rise of the BC Conservatives. Barely an afterthought in the 2020 election, the party is now neck and neck with the governing BC NDP over who...
The Partners of Counsel Public Affairs Inc. are pleased to announce that Brad Lavigne has been named President of the firm and Sheamus Murphy has assumed the role of Managing Partner. These new responsibilities will allow Partners Phil Dewan, Caroline Pinto, and Bob...
Clashing perspectives created a dynamic, respectful debate with BC’s party leaders. A brisk fall night in Vancouver saw all three leaders of the major political parties provide differing and, at times, divisive views of the future of British Columbia. BC...