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Analysis: Ontario’s Working for Workers Act

Analysis: Ontario’s Working for Workers Act

On November 14, 2023, the Ontario government introduced Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2023. The Act represents the latest in a line of substantial labour legislation changes that has become a unique policy turn for a conversative government.  While the...
Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2023: Trying to Get Back to Basics in Tough Times

Ontario Fall Economic Statement 2023: Trying to Get Back to Basics in Tough Times

Yesterday, Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy stood in the Legislature and produced his Fall Economic Statement (FES), along with accompanying legislation known as the Building a Strong Ontario Together Act, 2023. The “FES” is one of a few days in the...
A Letter to Newly-Elected Municipal Councillors

A Letter to Newly-Elected Municipal Councillors

Following municipal elections across the country, Counsel’s Johanna Chevalier, a former two-term Councillor for the Town of Caledon and Region of Peel, pens a congratulatory letter to newly-elected municipal Councillors… and includes a few tips from the...
Counsel Public Affairs Announces Leadership Succession Plan

Counsel Public Affairs Announces Leadership Succession Plan

The partners of Counsel Public Affairs Inc. are delighted to announce a long-term succession plan that will gradually transition the leadership of the firm to partners Brad Lavigne and Sheamus Murphy. The past year has been one of expansion unprecedented in Counsel’s...
Reflections on Poilievre’s Victory

Reflections on Poilievre’s Victory

In the aftermath of Saturday’s decisive Conservative Party leadership victory by Pierre Poilievre, Counsel brings you analysis from two of our Senior Vice Presidents. First, John Delacourt shares his views on Poilievre’s victory speech. Then, Michael Ras reflects on...