January 21, 2025 – Counsel Public Affairs is thrilled to announce a powerhouse new addition to our multi-partisan, cross-country team. Former Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak is joining Counsel as a Partner, and will lead the firm’s Ontario government relations...
This week’s political earthquake in Ottawa has caused everyone to ask, “what’s next?”. Counsel’s federal team is being asked every day to predict the outcome of the Liberal leadership race and the timing of a general election that will likely happen in rapid...
Analysis and Overview of Ontario’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement Amidst anticipation of a potential spring 2025 provincial election, today Ontario’s Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the province’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement (FES). The statement and...
In part one of our two-part blog, we noted some of the “hot” issues that face the Ford government in this legislative session and stated that health care would be a “shield” issue – something that the government will be forced to play defense on – and that Ford’s team...
Rumours continue to abound that Ontario is headed to the polls earlier than the currently legislated fixed election date in spring of 2026. We believe that our clients need to prepare as if the election could come as soon as Q1 2025, as the Premier has only ruled out...
