Rachel Notley Resigns: Reflecting on Her Transformative Legacy in Alberta Politics
Rachel Notley may soon be gone but her legacy will live on for years Few people have shaped Alberta politics more than former Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley. Notley, who announced today she is resigning her Edmonton-Strathcona seat, spent a decade bringing about seismic change among progressive voters in Alberta. Dating back to when the […]
Eby’s cabinet appointments put new face on BC government
It is perhaps cliché to suggest that in politics, every challenge also brings opportunity. However, some disappointments in the recent provincial election have given Premier David Eby the space to reshape his cabinet and the team that will be guiding the province’s policy and legislation for the next mandate, no matter how long that may […]
Premier Wab Kinew Shuffles Cabinet and Establishes a New Innovation and Technology Department
Three new MLAs appointed to Cabinet, and a first-in-Manitoba Ministry of Innovation and New Technology was created; as Premier Kinew expands his cabinet before the Manitoba Legislature returns next week. TREATY 1 AND DAKOTA TERRITORY, HOMELAND OF THE RED RIVER MÉTIS, WINNIPEG— Today, after a year in office and with the Speech from the Throne set for next week (Tuesday, November […]
Premier Moe Announces Smaller, Rural-Dominated Cabinet
REGINA, SK – Following the Saskatchewan Party’s fifth successive electoral win on October 28th, Premier Scott Moe has announced his new cabinet, featuring a blend of seasoned MLAs and fresh faces, with each portfolio getting a new Minister. With five cabinet ministers defeated at the polls and a number deciding not to run again, Premier Moe […]
Saskatchewan Post-Election Webinar
ICYMI: Webinar – Saskatchewan Election: What Happened? And What Comes Next? On November 6, 2024, Counsel Public Affairs hosted a webinar featuring special guests: Dustin Duncan, Former Saskatchewan Party Minister Cheryl Oates, 2024 Saskatchewan NDP Campaign Director Murray Mandryk, Journalist and Columnist Need help navigating the political landscape in Saskatchewan? That’s where Counsel Public Affairs comes […]
BC NDP Secures Narrow Victory for Third Term: Key Insights into Path Forward
Congratulations to Premier Eby, now the real work begins While it took 10 days of waiting and counting and there are two judicial recounts to come, Premier David Eby and the BC NDP have won a third consecutive term. On Monday, Elections BC reported that the New Democrats had secured a one-seat majority victory with […]
Ford Government Pre-Election Priorities Revealed in Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement
Analysis and Overview of Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement Amidst anticipation of a potential spring 2025 provincial election, today Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the province’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES). The statement and accompanying legislation, Building Ontario For You Act, 2024, are an unmistakeable signal to Ontario voters about this government’s priorities – both in the […]
Saskatchewan Party Wins Fifth Record Majority
NDP take nearly all of Regina and Saskatoon Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party captured 35 of 61 seats in the provincial legislature, anchored by their rock-solid support in rural Saskatchewan. This represents the fifth straight majority for the Saskatchewan Party, a record unmatched since 1960 and cements their claim as a modern Canadian political dynasty. But, despite the win, […]
What to Watch for in Monday’s Saskatchewan Election
While the Saskatchewan election campaign was mostly a tepid affair for the first two weeks – up to and including the leaders’ debate – the last two weeks have been anything but! As the campaign enters the final weekend, the back-and-forth between the governing Saskatchewan Party and the opposition New Democrats has reached a fever […]
Part 2: Ontario’s Pre-Election Legislation Preview
In part one of our two-part blog, we noted some of the “hot” issues that face the Ford government in this legislative session and stated that health care would be a “shield” issue – something that the government will be forced to play defense on – and that Ford’s team would tread cautiously. Well, so much for […]