Amanda van Baarsen

Amanda van Baarsen is a Senior Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Victoria. Bringing more than a decade of public affairs experience, Amanda specializes in strategic planning and crisis management. Amanda worked for the B.C. NDP in opposition and in government. She has built meaningful connections with new and long-serving MLAs and she has a deep […]

Dylan Topal

Dylan Topal is a Senior Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Edmonton. Bringing nearly a decade of political expertise, Dylan specializes in managing complex files related to provincial government policy. He has served in a variety of roles in both the governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan including working for Ministers’ responsible for Social Services, […]

Amber Ruddy

Amber Ruddy is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Calgary and is regularly in Ottawa. With a proven track record spanning federal, provincial, and municipal levels, Amber is a go-to strategist for organizations seeking to navigate Canada’s intricate political landscape. Amber transforms complex policy challenges into strategic opportunities for her clients. Amber […]

Marg McCuaig-Boyd

Marg McCuaig-Boyd is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Edmonton. Marg McCuaig-Boyd is Alberta’s former Minister of Energy and a longtime educator and administrator. Built on a diverse career, Marg’s expertise ranges from public and advanced education, government, and Indigenous relations, to communications, energy, and agriculture. As a Member of the Alberta Legislative […]

Jennifer Henshaw

Jennifer Henshaw is an Associate Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Calgary. Combining her passion for government relations, public policy development, and communications, Jennifer offers strategic insights in sectors such as energy, oil and gas, business, hospitality and retail. Prior to joining Counsel, she served as Vice President, Prairies and the North, for […]