Charles Harnick K.C is a Senior Advisor at Counsel Public Affairs.

Charles has spent a career as a lawyer, negotiator, government relations specialist, mediator and arbitrator. The common element in each of these endeavors is that Charles solves problems that people bring to him.

Charles served as Attorney General of Ontario and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs from 1995-1999, and as MPP for the riding of Willowdale from 1990-1999. As Attorney General, he orchestrated the creation of the Ontario Mandatory Mediation Program and Legal Aid Ontario, and as Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, oversaw the conclusion of five major land claims.

Charles has provided government relations services and strategic advice to a wide range of public and private sector clients, including Indigenous Affairs, land development, legal and regulatory affairs, municipal affairs, and environmental policy.