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Partner at NorthStar Public Affairs

Ottawa, Canada
Joined November 2009
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Great post by my NorthStar colleague, Éric-Antoine Menard! Read and subscribe!
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(13) Hold Your Horses on Quebec Sovereignty Panic eamenard.substack.com/p/hold…
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Shannon is my office neighbour on Parliament Hill and a dedicated advocate for her constituents. These attacks on her are shameful. I wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her back soon.
Replying to @ShannonStubbsMP
MP Stubbs has been on approved medical leave. She is in the early stages of recovery from major jaw and chin surgery performed at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. The procedure corrected a significant medical condition rooted in complications from birth, after years of specialist assessments and medical planning. Her surgical team ordered several weeks of strict bedrest, no speaking, and limited movement to ensure a safe recovery. She remains grateful to the hospital staff for their care and professionalism. The surgery was originally set for last spring, but it was postponed when the Liberals called an election. When it was rescheduled, very few surgical dates were available. At the time, no one had any information about the Liberals’ budget schedule, and the government repeatedly shifted the budget date. All medical approvals were granted months before any notice of the budget. Her constituency office in Two Hills remains fully open to serve the people of Lakeland.
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Big news from NorthStar. We’re proud to welcome Éric-Antoine Ménard as our new VP, leading our expansion into Quebec. A lawyer and long-time Chief of Staff, Éric-Antoine brings deep insight into how government, policy, and public opinion intersect in Quebec & across Canada.
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Steve Fuhr now has the toughest job in government: prove Canada can deliver faster. He’s got the PM’s confidence. The question is whether Ottawa will really let him succeed. gregmacneil.substack.com/p/c…
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Carney's big bet, @Gmacneil writes gregmacneil.substack.com/p/c… Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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We’re thrilled to welcome Jack Baker as our new Public Affairs Coordinator at NorthStar! With experience in strategic communications, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, Jack strengthens our team’s ability to deliver results for clients. Welcome aboard, Jack!
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Welcome to the team!
Big News! NorthStar is excited to welcome @sieradraper as our new Director of Public Affairs! With many years in government relations and stakeholder engagement, she brings sharp insight into how government works and how to deliver for clients. Welcome, Siera!
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Great post from my colleague @HillsDW . Worth a read!
A thoughtful piece from our newest Senior Advisor, @HillsDW, on navigating today’s shifting international order. substack.com/inbox/post/1726…
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Big news at NorthStar. Thrilled to welcome Duncan Hills as our new Senior Advisor, Defence & Security. From the F-35 to Canada’s River Class Destroyers, Duncan has been at the centre of the biggest defence procurements in Canadian history. A true heavyweight joins the team.
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Everything everywhere all at once. Every Prime Minister has their defining first act, @Gmacneil writes. gregmacneil.substack.com/p/e… Find out more at nationalnewswatch.com
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Everyone wants to talk about winning. But in politics, the best lessons come from losing and sticking around. gregmacneil.substack.com/p/t…
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Yesterday was Saint‑Jean‑Baptiste Day. A celebration of Quebec’s identity and heritage. Fitting, then, to remember that in 1833, Montreal added the beaver to its coat of arms to represent the French settlers. “It was a nod to hard work, not heroism.” open.substack.com/pub/gregma…
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I wrote about the beaver. Not as a mascot, but as a symbol of the country we’re still trying to build. A little sentimental, sure…. but it’s for Canada Day. gregmacneil.substack.com/p/c…
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In honour of the late Hon. Marc Garneau, P.C., the first Canadian in space, who passed away June 4, 2025, the Dominion Carillonneur, Dr. Andrea McCrady, offers this rendition of Fly Me to the Moon.
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Most governments peak in year one. The Carney team has a shot at real legacy but only if they avoid Ottawa’s oldest trap. My latest on Prime Ministers and submarine Captains. open.substack.com/pub/gregma…
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Ottawa’s new gatekeeper won’t take meetings. If policy decisions start coming from a simulation instead of public servants, what happens to lobbying? My latest Substack on AI, and the future of government relations. open.substack.com/pub/gregma…
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