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 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 […]