Amanda van Baarsen Promoted to Senior Vice President & Western Practice Lead

Amanda van Baarsen Promoted to Senior Vice President & Western Practice Lead. Counsel Public Affairs is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda van Baarsen to Senior Vice President and Practice Lead for Western Canada. In her new role, Amanda is responsible for the growth and health of the practice, from client outcomes to the […]

Saskatchewan Party Wins Fifth Record Majority

NDP take nearly all of Regina and Saskatoon    Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party captured 35 of 61 seats in the provincial legislature, anchored by their rock-solid support in rural Saskatchewan. This represents the fifth straight majority for the Saskatchewan Party, a record unmatched since 1960 and cements their claim as a modern Canadian political dynasty.  But, despite the win, […]

What to Watch for in Monday’s Saskatchewan Election

While the Saskatchewan election campaign was mostly a tepid affair for the first two weeks – up to and including the leaders’ debate – the last two weeks have been anything but!    As the campaign enters the final weekend, the back-and-forth between the governing Saskatchewan Party and the opposition New Democrats has reached a fever […]

No Clear Winner in Saskatchewan’s Leaders’ Debate

Party leaders’ televised debates in Canadian elections are often as overhyped as a heavyweight title fight. Pre-debate, the media is filled with talk of leaders “squaring off” and the potential “a knock-out punch” that will change political history.   But history has shown that’s rarely the case. Most often, debates simply reinforce existing political opinion and […]