Insight
Off to the Races – Jason Kenney Resigns in Alberta
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has signaled his intention to resign from the leadership of the United Conservative Party following a party leadership review result that gave him only 51.4% support. Following intense criticism from party members over his leadership,...
Help Meet Immediate Needs of Ukrainians Arriving in Canada
“We are calling on Canadian industry to lend its support and help those who are finding a new home here in Canada.”- The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Since the start of Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion...
Counsel Promotes Jean-Marc Prevost to Vice President, Western Canada
Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to announce that Jean-Marc Prevost will support the firm’s growing western practice as Vice President, Western Canada. "In addition to helping clients succeed through hard work, creative solutions, and by bringing people together,...
Amanda van Baarsen Joins Counsel’s Western Canada Practice
Counsel Public Affairs is excited to announce the addition of Amanda van Baarsen to our team. As Associate Vice President, Western Canada, Amanda will support our clients in achieving their goals in British Columbia and the Western provinces. Amanda brings more than a...
Ontario’s NDP: Can They Unite the Progressive Vote and Defeat Ford?
In the fourth edition of Counsel Public Affairs’ 2022 Ontario Election Insights, we look at the Ontario NDP and examine the strategies they might employ to build on gains from 2018, defeat the Ford Conservatives to form government, or at least hold on as the Official...
“Let’s get it done” – The Ford Government Makes Its Pitch for Re-election
Make no mistake: This was not a typical Ontario budget speech. It was a campaign kick-off document. The Ontario Budget speech made today by Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy contained few surprises; it reiterated and reinforced the themes – and many of the same...
Phoenix Rising: Can Del Duca’s Liberals Go from Third to First?
In the second edition of Counsel Public Affairs’ 2022 Ontario Election Insights, our team breaks down the narrow, but not nonexistent, path to victory for Steven Del Duca's Liberal Party. Read our first election blog on the Ontario Green Party here, and stay tuned for...
Ontario Election: Is There Room for the Greens to Grow?
Welcome to Counsel Public Affairs’ 2022 Ontario Election Insights. As we head towards the June 2nd vote, Counsel’s multi-partisan team will offer their perspectives on the news of the day, the machinations of the campaigns, the thinking behind policy pronouncements,...
Manitoba Budget Emphasizes Health Care, Child Care, Economic Investments
Echoing sentiments expressed in the weeks leading up to today’s budget, the Manitoba government emphasized investment in what it identifies as key areas - Health, Child Care, Education, and ongoing COVID response received a boost in Heather Stefanson’s first budget...