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 […]

Johanna Chevalier

Johanna Chevalier is a Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in the Greater Toronto Area. An expert in municipal and provincial affairs in Ontario, Johanna has decades of experience managing high-profile initiatives in both the public and private sector. A former two-term Councillor for the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel, Johanna has […]

Raymond Chan

Raymond Chan is a Senior Account Director at Counsel Public Affairs, based in the Greater Toronto Area. With more than 15 years of experience in government, advocacy, and regulatory affairs, he provides strategic insight and trusted support to Counsel’s clients at both the municipal and provincial levels. Raymond has held senior roles with the City […]

Felix Burns

Felix Burns is a Senior Account Director at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Specializing in legislative affairs and issues management, Felix’s experience in senior ministries helps his clients navigate Queen’s Park and achieve their goals. Prior to joining Counsel, Felix held a variety of roles in the Government of Ontario. Beginning in a Member […]

Patrice Barnes

Patrice Barnes is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Patrice brings a distinguished legacy of public service, education leadership, and community advocacy. With a career rooted in equity-driven policy development and stakeholder engagement, she now empowers organizations to navigate complex policy environments and build impactful strategies. As the former Member of […]

Philip Dewan

Phil Dewan is a Founding Partner and former President of Counsel Public Affairs. For more than four decades, Phil has moved effortlessly between government, industry and advocacy. He has held senior staff roles with Ontario Premiers and Opposition Leaders, led a major industry association through a decade of turbulent change, served in the public service […]

Caroline Pinto

Caroline Pinto is a Founding Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Caroline provides strategic political and policy advice across sectors, including health care, the sharing economy, housing and land development, forestry, Indigenous issues, regulated industries and professions, as well as a host of not-for profit sectors. Caroline is a seasoned public affairs and […]

Tim Hudak

Tim Hudak is a Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, located in Toronto. Drawing from his almost three decades in the public spotlight, Tim helps business and organizations advance their leadership, advocacy and public affairs goals. Tim had a distinguished 21-year career as a Member of Provincial Parliament, Cabinet Minister, and Leader of the Progressive Conservative […]

Sheamus Murphy

Sheamus Murphy is the Managing Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Sheamus has over 20 years of experience in Canadian public affairs, lobbying and strategic communications, on Parliament Hill, at Queen’s Park, and in the private sector. In 2016, Sheamus expanded Counsel Public Affairs’ federal government offering by opening a new Ottawa office, where he brought Counsel’s brand […]