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Focusing on ‘Lives and Livelihoods’, Alberta Avoids Fiscal Reckoning
In the first Alberta Budget since the pandemic, the Kenney Government’s fiscal plan is driven by tackling a triple-threat: COVID-19, the global drop in oil prices, and a worldwide recession. The world is a different place today than it was 21 months ago. Accordingly,...
Counsel Adds Conservative Strategist and Pollster to its Federal Team
OTTAWA, February 18, 2021 – Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to welcome David Murray to its federal team as Senior Consultant, Federal Advocacy and Polling “We are thrilled to have David join our federal team. His insights into political strategy and public opinion...
Trudeau Shakes Up Cabinet – Likely to be PM’s Last Before an Election
This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced some key changes to his front bench. The pre-election mini-shuffle was triggered by the departure of a key political ally: In a surprise move, Navdeep Bains announced in a video clip shared this morning that he...
Trudeau Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Meet 2030 Climate Goals – At a Cost
Today the Trudeau Liberal government announced an ambitious update to their 2016 climate plan. This sprawling plan, which has the heft of a full-fledged climate budget, is likely to meet the high bar set by environmentalists and climate conscious voters. However, it...
Former Saskatchewan Cabinet Minister Tina Beaudry-Mellor Joins Counsel Public Affairs
TORONTO AND REGINA, December 2, 2020 – Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to welcome Tina Beaudry-Mellor, former Saskatchewan cabinet minister, as a Principal to its growing Western Canada Team. “We are thrilled to have Tina join Counsel. She knows how government...
Freeland’s mini-budget makes a down-payment on pandemic recovery spending
This afternoon, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES), the first fiscal blueprint in her new role and the first ever delivered by a woman at the federal level. Today’s mini-budget was full of new spending after...
Stability and Renewal Define BC’s New Cabinet
More than a month after the BC NDP won the biggest victory in its history, Premier John Horgan today unveiled his new cabinet. With the province facing severe Covid-19-induced health and economic challenges, Horgan’s picks aim to fulfill the promise of stability and...
Ford Government Unveils Record Spending Plan to Protect Ontarians and Fight Pandemic
In his first budget as Ontario’s Finance Minister, the Hon. Rod Phillips introduced today the 2020-21 budget and three-year fiscal blueprint, entitled Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover. With the March 2020 budget postponed at the onset of the pandemic...
U.S. Election 2020: What Does a Potential Biden Presidency Have in Store for the Canadian Economy?
For months, Canadians have been watching the presidential campaign south of the border with a mix of fascination and anxiety. Over the past four years, Canadians have watched President Donald Trump play hardball with Canada, a reflection in part of his cast of...