Government Relations

Introduction

We provide clients with full service government relations support. Wellington drives strategy, aligns tactics and develops the high impact products you need to create value.

Clients around the country trust Wellington to deliver real, tangible value and results. We are not in the business of forwarding you government press releases, we are in the business of shaping government policy.

Wellington brings the experience, strategic insight, and network of Canada’s top political professionals to deliver value to our clients.

Manitoba

Services

Strategy Development

Wellington Advocacy brings the experience, strategic insight, and network of Canada’s top political professionals to deliver value to our clients. Leveraging our networks and strategic insights, we provide clients with full-service government relations strategies that influences government decisions, resulting in outcomes your organization needs.

Policy Analysis and Research

With a meticulous approach to data analysis and a unique understanding of the public policy landscape, Wellington Advocacy can help you make informed decisions for your organization. Our expertise can be trusted to provide your organization with valuable data and research, nuanced analysis and clear strategic insight that will drive results.

Coalition Building

Wellington Advocacy will work with you to identify key stakeholders who can help validate your message and help achieve your goals. We will analyze their influence, interests, and potential impact on your organizational objectives sin order to prioritize stakeholders based on their level of influence and alignment with your goals.

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By combining our expertise, connections, and strategic acumen, Wellington Advocacy can act as a dedicated and impactful advocate, championing your goals and objectives with key influencers and within the corridors of government. We are committed to facilitating meaningful interactions that go beyond superficial introductions, nurturing genuine connections between government and your organization.

Digital Advocacy

Advocacy as we know it is changing with our lives more than ever being shaped by data, online activity, and digital persuasion.

Wellington Advocacy harnesses advanced analytics and algorithms all while combining industry leading marketing practices with the strategic insight of political decision makers from Canada’s highest political offices.

When working with Wellington Advocacy on digital mobilization, you’re bringing on a dedicated digital team focused on mobilizing customers and advocates to take action on behalf of your cause.

Regulatory Affairs

At Wellington Advocacy, we specialize in analyzing regulations and understanding issues of compliance that are relevant to industry across Canada.

Wellington Advocacy harnesses decades of combined regulatory and compliance experience to help you advance your organization’s objectives in meaningful and impactful ways.

When working with Wellington Advocacy, you’re accessing trusted senior professionals who will work alongside you to strategically navigate complex regulations and compliance risks to drive tangible results for your organization.

Government Relations Strategy

Policy Analysis and Research

With a meticulous approach to data analysis and a unique aptitude of the public policy landscape, Wellington Advocacy can help you make informed decisions for your organization. Our expertise can be trusted to provide your organization with trusted data and research, nuanced analysis and clear strategic insight that will drive results.

Coalition Building

Wellington Advocacy will work with you to identify key stakeholders who can work alongside you to validate your message and help achieve your goals. We will analyze their influence, interests, and potential impact on your organizational objectives sin order to prioritize stakeholders based on their level of influence and alignment with your goals.

Lobbing

Digital Mobilization and Advocacy

Advocacy as we know it is changing with our lives more than ever being shaped by data, online activity, and digital persuasion. Wellington Advocacy harnesses advanced analytics and algorithms all while combining industry leading marketing practices with the strategic insight of political decision makers from Canada’s highest political offices. When working with Wellington Advocacy on digital mobilization, you’re bringing on a dedicated digital team focused on mobilizing customers and advocates to take action on behalf of your cause.

Manitoba

Alberta’s economy is growing and diversifying as quickly as its demographics. Though oil and gas remain the largest economic driver, real estate is now the second largest industry followed closely by business and commercial services. Alberta continues to have one of the most engaged labor forces in Canada, with the highest labor force participation of any province.

Wellington Advocacy actively represents dozens of companies, nonprofits and brands present in Alberta.

Delivering value for our clients

Wellington was retained to support Alberta’s film and television industry. As a result of our work, the Government of Alberta overhauled its film and television tax credit and attracted the largest budgeted television show in Canadian history – ‘The Last of Us’.

Wellington supported a major aviation client in securing a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Government of Alberta.

Wellington worked with a leading energy client to facilitate a major land donation, preserving a habitat for generations to come.

Practice Leads

Leah Ward

VICE PRESIDENT

Bio

Areas of Expertise: Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Western Canada

Leah brings two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors with expertise in providing advice to leaders and organizations that focuses on core goals and driving outcomes. Leah is the former Director of Communications to Rachel Notley and the Alberta NDP Caucus where they secured consistent and frequent media coverage exceeding that of all opposition leaders across Canada. Leah also served as a senior advisor to former Premier Rachel Notley during the NDP’s term in government where they provided advice and strategic communications direction to the Premier and Cabinet on environmental and energy policy, Indigenous relations, and social services policy. Leah has a Master’s degree in political science from the University of Alberta and an honors degree in political science from Carleton University. Leah is also an occasional commentator with recent appearances including CBC’s Power and Politics, CBC Calgary’s political panel, CPAC, CTV National News, CBC’s Alberta at Noon, and the CBC podcast West of Centre.

Areas of Expertise: Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Western Canada

Peter Csillag

Vice President

Bio

Areas of Expertise: Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Western Canada

Peter brings over a decade of experience in public affairs, politics, and advocacy. He advises clients on addressing policy challenges with governments in a range of sectors including technology, health, energy, environment, construction, and aviation. Prior to his consulting career, Peter held several roles in provincial and federal politics. He served as Director of Issues Management for the Leader of the Official Opposition and caucus in the Alberta Legislature, as well as the winning 2019 election campaign, and served as Senior Communications Advisor to the Government Caucus in British Columbia. At the federal level, Peter served as Director of Issues Management & Parliamentary Affairs for Canada’s Minister of National Defence, and held communications and issues management roles in the Minister’s office at Employment and Social Development as well as Citizenship and Immigration.

Areas of Expertise: Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Western Canada

Expertise

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Opposition Research
Parliamentary Committees

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