Charles Harnick
Charles Harnick K.C is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs. Charles has spent a career as a lawyer, negotiator, government relations specialist, mediator and arbitrator. The common element in each of these endeavors is that Charles solves problems that people bring to him. Charles served as Attorney General of Ontario and Minister Responsible for […]
Charles Beer
Charles Beer is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in the Greater Toronto Area. With over 40 years of leadership experience in government and not-for-profit organizations, Charles brings extraordinary skills and experience in public policy and issues advocacy. Charles frequently manages projects in health care, francophone affairs, not-for-profit, disability, post-graduate education and various […]
Sheena Weir
Sheena Weir is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, located in Toronto. With decades of experience, Sheena Weir has worked with all levels of government, opposition, the public, and not-for-profit sectors. Sheena Weir’s deep knowledge of government and expertise in stakeholder engagement has been demonstrated time and again, most recently as Executive Director of […]
Virginia Weese
Virginia Weese is a Senior Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. With experience in provincial and federal politics, Virginia is a public affairs professional specializing in government relations, event planning, advocacy, and strategic communications. Most recently, she served as Tour Advance for the Leader of the Official Opposition, Pierre Poilievre, where she played […]
Devan Sommerville
Devan Sommerville is a Senior Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, located in Toronto. With over a decade of experience as a government relations professional, Devan brings a respected, trusted voice in support of his clients’ greatest priorities. His deep understanding of policymaking and politics at Queen’s Park and at city halls across Ontario makes […]
Bonny Skene
Bonny Skene is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Dryden, Ontario. With over 25 years of experience in public affairs in the resource sector, Bonny specializes in a broad range of areas including forestry, environment, northern development and Indigenous relations. Working with provincial and federal governments, Bonny has been instrumental in implementing […]
Dylan Moore
Dylan Moore is an Associate Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Dylan – a day one veteran of the Ontario Government under Premier Doug Ford – brings over eight years of experience driving strategic communications, policy development and regulatory reform across Ontario’s energy, northern development, mining, natural resources, forestry and housing sectors. […]
Jessica McDougall
Jessica McDougall is a Senior Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Jessica is a public affairs and stakeholder engagement professional with expertise in policy development, government relations, and strategic issue management. In her work, she specializes in translating complex regulatory and political landscapes into clear, actionable strategies that build trust, strengthen reputations, and […]
Rob Elliott
Rob Elliott is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. A strategic thinker with a proven political lens, Rob comes from over 15 years of experience working in government and public affairs, including the Prime Minister’s Office, on Parliament Hill, at Queen’s Park and as a Government Relations Consultant. Rob has been […]
Frank Denton
Frank Denton is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Hamilton. Frank brings extensive experience from decades of service as an Assistant Deputy Minister with the Ontario government, where he led the design and implementation of regulatory programs across multiple ministries. Frank has overseen reforms and the creation of a wide range of […]