The Myth of the Informed Public
After many years conducting public opinion research, there is one finding I encounter consistently, regardless of the issue, audience, or sector I am researching: People are not paying as much attention to your issue as you think they are. Organizations often work under the assumption that the public has a basic understanding of the issues, […]
Counsel Welcomes Former BC Cabinet Minister Bruce Ralston, KC as Senior Advisor
Counsel is pleased to welcome Bruce Ralston, KC as Senior Advisor, specializing in resource development. mining, forestry, trade, technology and energy policy solutions. A long-serving elected official and former British Columbia cabinet minister, Bruce brings deep public-sector experience, strong relationships across government and industry, and a practical understanding of how major policy move from ideas […]
Counsel Welcomes Stacey Silverberg as Vice President and Life Sciences Practice Lead
Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to welcome Stacey Silverberg as Vice President and Life Sciences Lead, based in Toronto. Stacey brings more than 30 years of pharmaceutical industry experience spanning commercial strategy, government relations, public policy, patient engagement and advocacy, market access, reimbursement, and stakeholder relations. Her extensive experience across the sector gives her a […]
Ford’s Fall Reset: Stability at Home as Uncertainty Builds Abroad
Ford’s Fall Reset: Stability at Home as Uncertainty Builds Abroad Today, Premier Doug Ford unveiled his refreshed Cabinet, opting for significant continuity in major portfolios at Queen’s Park as his government heads into the next chapter of its third term. The shuffle comes after an unusually eventful summer. The departures of experienced Ministers like Caroline […]
The Invisible Government: How Council–Staff Relations Shape Municipal Governance
The Invisible Government Last week, I was at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, an event I’ve attended for years as both an elected official and more recently as a representative of Counsel Public Affairs. For me, it has always been one of the best places to reconnect with municipal politicians from […]