🎙️Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes discusses geopolitics and Canada's role in a changing world with Jason Pack on the Disorder Podcast. Tune in to hear about: 👉 #elxn45: A referendum on Justin Trudeau’s handling of Trump-era chaos? 👉 Trudeau’s leadership challenges and

New from Theo Argitis today: Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s first woman finance minister, has stepped down, marking a pivotal shift in federal politics. Her resignation includes a strong critique of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s leadership, sparking questions about the direction of

It's #CabinetShuffle Day. Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes will be on CBC News Radio One for special coverage with Catherine Cullen starting at 11:30. Listen in for some insights on what this means for the #cdnpoli landscape and public policy. cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Compass Rose! Today, we reflect with gratitude on our shared journey together to create positive change and new opportunities to advance the #uncommoncommongood. May the season and the year ahead bring you meaningful moments with loved

Hey music lovers down under! #NoradTracksSanta in his red sleigh flying by the Sydney Opera House in Australia! @Pacific_Airshow do you see him? #NTS24

Happy New Year! Our Chief Strategy Officer, Marci Surkes took part in Paul Wells’ Holiday Show special recorded live at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. In this episode, The Panel dives into key lessons from 2024 and what they will mean for a pivotal year ahead in #cdnpoli. Take a

Justin Trudeau announced today that he will resign as Liberal leader but remain Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen. The next session of Parliament will open with a speech from the throne on March 24, with possibly a new leader selected. Trudeau acknowledged the

Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes will be on CBC News Network with Heather Hiscox starting at 9:20 AM ET to discuss all things #cdnpoli and what the Prime Minister’s resignation and proroguing government means for public policy.

Some people confuse Government Relations (GR) and Public Relations (PR), but understanding the difference is key to effective advocacy. ☑️ GR focuses on influencing public policy by engaging with policymakers and government officials. 📢 PR builds trust and shapes public

We hosted a special #cdnpoli webinar where Lucy van Oldenbarnev, Marci Surkes and Graham Milner discussed and answered questions about the parliamentary process with prorogation, political strategy during a time of change and new leadership for the Liberals, and what happens next in the

“[Justin Trudeau is] remarkably unfussed by the haters,” Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes told The Globe and Mail’s Marieke Walsh this week, adding that he can refocus and compartmentalize “in a way that I think would be very difficult for most other people.” You can read

Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes spoke to @PoliticoOttawa's Playbook this week about how PM Justin Trudeau can prioritize Canada-U.S. relations amid various #cdnpoli distractions. She suggests a core group of ministers could focus on the Canada-U.S. file, noting, “You need one

Big changes are unfolding in #cdnpoli, marking the end of Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade in power as leader. To reflect on this moment and the Liberal Party’s journey, Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes shares insights with Paul Wells on his podcast on the highs and lows and

Rural Canada holds the key to driving our nation's growth. The untapped energy, the agriculture that feeds Canada and the world, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Canadians and our communities will shape our future. It's time to unleash the Canadian promise. Empowering

As Chief Strategy Officer Marci Surkes told Christopher Nardi yesterday in the National Post, the absence of tariffs from day one offers Canadians a brief glimmer of hope. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for leaders to prioritize economic stability.

Our mission is to find the common good for every Canadian—but it’s how we get there that sets us apart. Our team knows the political backrooms, war rooms, corporate boardrooms, and newsrooms like no one else. By balancing voices, viewpoints, and messages, we develop the best

For weeks, Canada had been gearing up for a strong countermeasure, anticipating the possibility of a damaging trade war erupting the moment President Donald Trump assumed office. "The US can afford to have a long trade war with Canada, and Canada less so," @TheoArgitis, Managing

"We're ready to answer the moment. These are challenging times. Sometimes adversity doesn't build character, it reveals it. This is an opportunity to reveal the character of our nation." Minister of National Defence Bill Blair's opening keynote at the 2025 #OttawaConference.

"In government, every time something goes wrong, we add 3 more layers of process. We've been doing this for so long that we've overprocessed ourselves. Things take longer to go forward or back." Defence Minister Bill Blair at the #OttawaConference.

Our first panel of the 2025 #OttawaConference: The Big Picture for Canada, featuring CSIS Canada Director, Daniel Rogers, Communications Security Establishment Canada Chief, Caroline Xavier, & NSIA Nathalie Drouin. Watch live via CPAC EN: bit.ly/41lqiBr FR: bit.ly/4hYT4z9