Peter Dalla-Vicenza
Peter Dalla-Vicenza is a Senior Consultant at Counsel, based in Victoria. With experience in four provincial governments, Peter is skilled in issues management and crisis communications. He has experience working on complex and politically sensitive files including child welfare, crime suppression and prevention, and public health. Peter joined Counsel after two decades of serving five […]
Shawn Cruz
Shawn Cruz is a Senior Consultant at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. A seasoned consultant, Shawn helps clients refine and achieve their government relations objectives across the energy, health care, and the non-profit sectors. Shawn worked in the Ontario Ministry of Energy in an issues management role; briefing the Minister’s Office staff, completing media […]
Johanna Chevalier
Johanna Chevalier is an Associate 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 […]
Felix Burns
Felix Burns is an 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 and achieve their goals with the Queen’s Park. Prior to joining Counsel, Felix held a variety of roles in the Government of Ontario. Beginning in a […]
Deron Bilous
Deron Bilous is a Senior Vice President at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Edmonton. Deron is results-driven with extensive experience leading Western Canada’s largest economic development ministry. Deron served three terms in the Alberta Legislature, both in opposition and government. In addition to being appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs and Service Alberta – he served […]
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 […]
Brad Lavigne
Brad Lavigne is the President and a Partner at Counsel Public Affairs, based in Toronto. Named one of the Hill Times Top 100 Lobbyists, Brad has over 30 years of communications, government relations, and political experience at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels across Canada. Brad served as the New Democratic Party’s National Campaign Director […]