Natalie Dewan and Emily Binkley Promoted
Counsel Promotes Communications & Campaigns Team Members Counsel is proud to announce two well-earned promotions within Counsel’s Communications & Campaigns practice – Natalie Dewan to Senior Account Director and Emily Binkley to Senior Consultant. Natalie Dewan — promoted to Senior Account Director Since 2022, Natalie has supported Counsel’s clients with a wide array of communications […]
Venezuela, U.S. Policy, and the Risk Now Facing Canada’s Oil Sands
Recent U.S. actions affecting Venezuela’s oil sector have reintroduced a risk to Alberta’s oil sector that had largely faded from view. Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, and most of that oil is heavy crude. That matters because it competes directly with the kind of oil produced from Alberta’s oil sands once it […]
Lecce’s Energy Plan is not only Protecting Ontario, It’s Leading the Continent to Clean, Reliable Power
For those who’ve watched Ontario’s energy file evolve over the last 15 years, this week’s Ontario-New York nuclear MOU isn’t a surprise. It’s the natural outcome of a long policy arc that has matured into a confident, outward-looking clean energy strategy. For decades, nuclear was Ontario’s quiet workhorse, dependable, low-carbon, and central to the grid, […]
Minority Report: Fall Sitting Displays New Parliament’s Struggles
After a burst of activity in the spring following Mark Carney’s April election win, Canada’s new Parliament returned in September to face more familiar gridlock. Parliament’s resumption saw Pierre Poilievre re-enter the House after winning a byelection in Alberta, setting the stage for a more engaged official opposition. The government was only able to pass two bills during the fall sitting and has only […]
Inside Alberta’s Fall Sitting: Metrics that Mattered
The Alberta Legislature wrapped its fall sitting this week, concluding a session defined by significant policy moves, heightened political tension, and the continued rollout of Premier Danielle Smith’s agenda. Energy policy, affordability, healthcare restructuring, and jurisdictional autonomy dominated the floor, while the Opposition pressed the government on cost-of-living pressures, classroom capacity, and Alberta’s relationship with […]
Ford Firmly at the Wheel
How the Ontario Government Used the Fall Session to Drive Ontario-First Economic Security The Fall Session of the Ford Government’s rare 3rd majority mandate closed with the same defining theme that powered the February election, Premier Ford positioning himself as Ontario’s protector, fully in command of the province’s direction. Whether on economic security, resource development, […]
Former National Security Advisor Jody Thomas Joins Counsel Public Affairs
Counsel is excited to welcome Jody Thomas as a Senior Advisor. Jody brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in national security, defence, and intelligence, having served in some of Canada’s most senior roles. Most recently, she was National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister until 2024. Her distinguished career also includes serving as […]
Affordability & Public Safety Dominate Manitoba’s Fall Legislative Session
As the Manitoba Legislature adjourned yesterday, Manitobans were left trying to figure out everything that happened this session. Tensions ran high between the Opposition and the Government, particularly over issues of crime and public safety, with bail reform becoming a focal point. During the session, the government implemented bold and controversial policy changes, issued historic […]
BC’s fall session by the numbers and how it adds up for you
The fall sitting of the BC Legislature wrapped up Wednesday, a session where Premier David Eby focused on a new ambitious economic plan in response to the impact of the Trump tariffs, while the Opposition zeroed in on the on-going challenges in health care, government spending and public safety. Blessed with a weakened Opposition in […]
Why Age Verification Makes Sense According to a Mom Who Studies the Data
Why Age Verification Makes Sense According to a Mom Who Studies the Data When I was twelve, I remember lining up at the movie theatre to see a 14-A film with my friends. We rehearsed our story in case the usher asked for ID, which they often did. The rules were clear, and the people […]