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Thomas Gagné Joins Maple Leaf Strategies as Strategic Advisor

by Maple Leaf Strategiesupdate November 19, 2024November 19, 2024No Comments

Maple Leaf Strategies is pleased to welcome Thomas Gagne as a Strategic Advisor. Thomas is an expert in strategy, with over 20 years of experience as a trusted and reliable advisor to numerous provincial and federal ministers in Québec City and Ottawa. Fluently bilingual in French and English, Thomas brings extensive expertise in managing complex political and public …

The New Normal in the BC Legislature

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews November 1, 2024November 1, 2024No Comments

The 43rd Session of the BC Legislature promises to be a masterclass in procedure and brinksmanship. With a bare majority, the BCNDP face several challenges and will need to manoeuvre very carefully in order to maintain power.

Stephanie Ritter Joins Maple Leaf Strategies as Senior Consultant

by Maple Leaf Strategiesupdate March 27, 2024March 27, 2024No Comments

Ottawa: Maple Leaf Strategies is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephanie Ritter as Senior Consultant, enhancing our team’s expertise in government relations and communications. With a focus on Parliament Hill, Stephanie brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in advocating for various stakeholders. Prior to joining Maple Leaf Strategies, Stephanie played …

Maple Leaf Strategies Consultants among Top 100 Lobbyists in Canada

by Maple Leaf Strategiesupdate March 19, 2024March 19, 2024No Comments

Maple Leaf Strategies is honoured that Gordon Quaiattini and Alik Angaladian were recognized by the Hill Times in its annual list of Top 100 Lobbyists in Canada. Read the full Hill Times article here.

Federal government to release Fall Economic Statement on November 21

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews November 9, 2023No Comments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland will present the 2023 Fall Economic Statement in the House of Commons on November 21, 2023, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET. The Fall Economic Statement provides an update of the state of the country’s finances. The key themes of the Fall Economic Statement will be: Making housing more …

New : Quebec revises its economic growth downward

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews November 7, 2023November 9, 2023No Comments

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard tabled the Update on Québec’s Economic and Financial Situation (Fall 2023) this morning. Here are the key highlights: Projected economic growth in 2023 in Québec (0.6%) similar to last March’s forecast. For 2024, economic activity adjusted downward from 1.4% to 0.7%. Despite a global economic slowdown, the government maintains its objectives of returning …

The 2023 Alberta Election – The Key Stats – News

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews, update May 31, 2023May 31, 2023No Comments

Despite expectations that this would be a close election – it was close by Alberta standards – Alberta will continue to be governed by the United Conservative Party for the next four years. Here are some key facts: Fewer voters turned out. In terms of percentage, voter turnout declined from 67.5% in 2019 to 62.3%. …

Amanda Murray Joins Maple Leaf Strategies as Senior Consultant

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews April 18, 2023April 18, 2023No Comments

Maple Leaf Strategies is pleased to welcome Amanda Murray as a Senior Consultant in our Ottawa Office. Amanda is an expert in Parliamentary processes and procedures and the internal operations of the federal government. After eight years on Parliament Hill, she has extensive experience working with Ministers and Ministerial staff, Opposition leaders, Members of Parliament, …

Canada Posts Strong Jobs Number

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews February 10, 2023February 10, 2023No Comments

Statistics Canada today released strong employment numbers for January 2023. Employment increased by 150,000 (+0.8%) in January, and the unemployment rate held steady at 5.0%. The employment numbers beat expectations. Of note: Employment gains were driven primarily by people aged 25 to 54 (+100,000; +0.8%), split evenly between women and men in this group. Employment also increased among people aged 55 and older (+43,000, …

Expert Government Relations – Ottawa Employment Opportunity

by Maple Leaf Strategiesnews December 22, 2022December 22, 2022No Comments

OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT Position: Senior Consultant, Maple Leaf Strategies Maple Leaf Strategies is seeking a dynamic government relations expert to join our growing Ottawa team. The qualified candidate will join a team of dedicated public policy professionals serving some of Canada’s most innovative and transformational companies and organizations. INTRODUCTION TO MAPLE LEAF STRATEGIES …