Counsel Promotes Ontario Leadership Team

Devan Sommerville promoted to Senior Vice President, Rob Elliott and Johanna Chevalier to Vice President Counsel is proud to announce the promotion of three leaders in our Ontario practice: Devan Sommerville to Senior Vice President and Johanna Chevalier and Rob Elliott to Vice President. Devan Sommerville Devan is a powerful advocate for clients in Ontario […]

BC Legislature is out for the Summer 

After a marathon session that began with the Speech from the Throne in February, the British Columbia Legislative Assembly rose for the summer last night ending a memorable, acrimonious session. The session brought some historic firsts: the first time an MLA voted shortly after giving birth from her hospital bed, new unprecedented powers for cabinet […]

Counsel Promotes Jodee Mason to Associate Vice President, Manitoba

Counsel is proud to announce the promotion of Jodee Mason to Associate Vice President, Manitoba.   With over two decades of experience in media, strategic communications, and issues management, Jodee has a strong network and an unmatched line-of-sight into the dynamics of the NDP government in Manitoba.   “Since joining us in 2024, Jodee has continuously demonstrated […]

Federal Shadow Cabinet Assignments Issued

Why Engaging with Conservatives Matters to Your Organization Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre announced his shadow cabinet and senior leadership team, as well as a new Economic Growth Council. Titles have shifted, but the faces are largely the same except for a few newly elected MPs including Ellis Ross and Billy Morin, and Gaétan Malette in […]

Ontario Budget 2025

6 Priorities from a Plan to Protect Ontario Overview of Ontario Budget 2025 Fresh on the heels of securing a historic third consecutive majority, the Ontario Government is going all-in on confronting long-avoided challenges that now demand urgent action as a result of the existential threat of U.S. tariffs. Protecting Ontario isn’t just about continuity—it’s […]