Ontario Legislature Returns: 5 Priorities for the Fall Session
The 5 Priorities That Will Dominate the Fall Legislature Session Along with cold weather, turkey dinners and beautiful scenery, the fall also heralds the return of Ontario policymakers to Queen’s Park. A lot has happened over the summer –tariffs continue to cause damage to jobs and the local economy, with some signs of renewed momentum […]
Back to School: Counsel’s Study Guide on the Changes Shaping Ontario’s Classrooms
As Ontario students settle back into their school routines, sharpened pencils and fresh erasers represent more than just the start of a new school year— they signal major shifts in the province’s public education system. With a “no-nonsense” Minister in charge and the government still early in its mandate, the political conditions are well-aligned for […]
How to Ruin Your Lobby Day: 5 Common Mistakes
If your organization is looking to advance a policy goal, build relationships with key decision makers or raise its profile at Queen’s Park, a Lobby Day can be one of the most effective tools in your advocacy arsenal. Also known as Queen’s Park Days, Advocacy Days or Fly-Ins, they are coordinated events where members of […]
Ontario Legislature Breaks for the Summer: Top Three Takeaways from the Spring Sitting
The Ontario legislature rose for summer last night, ending the first legislative session of Premier Doug Ford’s third term. The break follows six weeks of heated debate on the measures chosen by the government to be their top priorities. Here are Counsel’s top three takeaways from this legislative session: 1.The Government has Decided to Take […]
Ontario Budget 2025
6 Priorities from a Plan to Protect Ontario Overview of Ontario Budget 2025 Fresh on the heels of securing a historic third consecutive majority, the Ontario Government is going all-in on confronting long-avoided challenges that now demand urgent action as a result of the existential threat of U.S. tariffs. Protecting Ontario isn’t just about continuity—it’s […]