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Counsel’s @aruddy discusses Pierre Poilievre’s speech on national unity and the future of federalism. Listen to @TheHubCanada's Alberta Edge Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Today, Counsel’s Alex MacDonald spoke to the House Natural Resources Committee, advocating for domestic uranium enrichment, critical for Canada’s energy security and economic growth.
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What comes after the grievances?
Counsel’s @bradlavigne discusses Alberta separatism, the referendum debate, and the challenge of making the case for or against Canada’s future. cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7…
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Qualitative research helps clients make faster, smarter, lower-risk decisions. Stephanie Coulter, CAIP, shares how it delivers depth, context, and clarity to answer key questions: counselpa.com/insights/from-…
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Canada's National AI Strategy is here. Headline number: $7.8B. But dig in and only ~$1B is actually new money. The rest is previously announced commitments from Budgets 2024 and 2025. Our breakdown of what's new, what's not, and what's still vague: counselpa.com/insights/an-in…
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Ontario Spring Legislative Wrap-up: Ford Government Keeps Agenda Moving Despite Ongoing Controversies
Our latest legislative update highlights the major bills, policy developments, and debates that shaped the spring sitting. Read More: counselpa.com/insights/ontar…
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Manitoba’s 2026 spring session adjourned for the summer.
Read the key themes and takeaways here: counselpa.com/insights/manit…
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Congratulations to Alex MacDonald, Associate Vice President, and @willshelling, Account Director, on their recognition on @readthepeak’s 2026 Emerging Leaders list. The list highlights leaders under 40 shaping business and leadership across Canada:
emergingleaders.readthepeak.…
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Kerry-Lynne Findlay has been chosen as the new leader of the BC Conservative Party. What now? Counsel Public Affairs provides overnight analysis.
Read more here: counselpa.com/insights/kerry…
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BC Legislature awards season is here! After a spring session full of political drama, leadership intrigue and policy fights, we handed out a few unofficial awards of our own. The winners may not be who you expect.
Read our analysis here: counselpa.com/insights/the-b…
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Counsel's Alexander MacDonald shares in Policy Options: as Canada advances new reactor projects, reliance on foreign enriched uranium risks undermining long-term energy independence and economic potential.
Read more here: policyoptions.irpp.org/2026/…
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Counsel’s @bradlavigne joined CBC’s Power & Politics to discuss tensions over a proposed West Coast pipeline.
He highlighted BC frustration over being left out of talks and drew Brexit parallels to Alberta’s referendum debate.
Watch the full clip here: cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.7…
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Premier Smith’s cabinet shuffle offers an early indication of the UCP government’s priorities and political direction just over a year before the next provincial election. Our analysis breaks down major ministerial changes and what it means for you: counselpa.com/insights/insid…
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Counsel’s @aruddy discusses why successful prairie populism depends on finding issues that resonate beyond your base, and why Alberta Opposition Leader Nenshi keeps missing the moment.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas…
@TheHubCanada
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Ontario’s shift from the ESA to the SCA is now playing out in real time. Legislation is just the starting point — implementation will define outcomes.
For proponents, that’s a risk and an opportunity. Read our insights here: counselpa.com/insights/when-…
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Saskatchewan’s 2026 spring sitting reinforced the Sask Party’s focus on growth, affordability, public safety, and energy-driven economic development.
Read our latest analysis:
counselpa.com/insights/saska…
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Great conversations and even better people! Our Counsel team was on the ground at the @canstrongfree conference last week in Ottawa, and we were also proud to sponsor the @cardusca exchange event held alongside it.
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From corporate leaders, premiers, and policy experts, there was a broad range of perspectives about the future of Canada. Already looking forward to next year's events!
@timhudak @TribbleChase
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Counsel’s @aruddy discusses how questions of legitimacy could impact both the separatist referendum effort and broader party dynamics following the recent voter‑list controversy. @TheHubCanada
Listen to the full podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & here: lnkd.in/edmr5Ec5
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Counsel and the @OCPInfo are proud to have received an IABC/Toronto Ovation Award of Excellence in Safety Communications! Thank you OCP for partnering with Counsel, and @IABCToronto for the recognition! #Ovation26
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