Special Edition 2/2 Ottawa's Lobby Firms
Special Edition 2/2 Ottawa's Lobby Firms
In today's special issue, we profile Ottawa's 26th - 50th most active lobby firms
While the monitoring and analytics parts of GR work are likely to evolve and become more software-, tech- and AI-supported, the bread and butter of GR work that is opening doors and taking meetings may actually become more reliant on the human touch and connections provided by external lobby consultants.
That is why Queen Street Analytics annually profiles Ottawa’s top-50 biggest lobby-firms for our readers. Today, the second half of this special double-edition covers firms 26-50, ranked by 12-months’ lobby-communications. See here for our previous issue on firms #1-25:1
This annual special edition profiles lobby firms broadly, based on the industries they represent, doors they open, etc. If your organization has more specific needs, such as finding the lobby-firms with the deepest experience in a given sector, the most involvement with a given issue, or the strongest ties to a specific institution, DPOH, or MP, consider subscribing to LobbyIQ’s expertise-finder package.
26. Enterprise Canada
Ottawa’s twenty-sixth-largest GR firm by communications, with 97 communications over the last 12 months, 9 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 45 lobby-registered clients overall, 19 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its lobbing work fairly evenly across its consultants, ranking 33rd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are amongst its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Jesse Shea (37), Hannah Anstey (15), Mitch Heimpel (14).
fairly diversified across industries, ranking 25th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Indigenous public administration, Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing, Educational services.
27, Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Ottawa’s twenty-seventh-largest GR firm by communications, with 95 communications over the last 12 months, 15 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 56 lobby-registered clients overall, 24 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its lobbing work very evenly across its consultants, ranking 42nd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are amongst its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Daniel Komesch (32), Stuart Barnable (10), Daniel Perry (9).
very diversified across industries, ranking 41st out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Defence, Indigenous public administration, Forestry and logging.
28. TACT Intelligence-Conseil
Ottawa’s twenty-eighth-largest GR firm by communications, with 92 communications over the last 12 months, 10 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 25 lobby-registered clients overall, 19 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its lobbying work somewhat evenly across its consultants, ranking 23rd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are amongst its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Nicolas Laflamme (48), Charles Philippe Thibault (17), Camille Kouéyou (8)
fairly diversified across industries, ranking 29th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Health advocacy organizations, Construction (heavy and civil infrastructure), Labour organizations.
29. Longview Communications and Public Affairs
Ottawa’s twenty-ninth-largest GR firm by communications, with 89 communications over the last 12 months, 7 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 18 lobby-registered clients overall, 8 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its lobbing work somewhat evenly across its consultants, ranking 26th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are amongst its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Jeff Smith (32), Heather Tory (29), Sandy Blackwood (16).
somewhat concentrated across industries, ranking 20th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Mining (except oil, gas, and metal ore), Food manufacturing, Software.
30. The Porter O'Brien Agency Inc.
Ottawa’s thirtieth-largest GR firm by communications, with 89 communications over the last 12 months, 6 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 13 lobby-registered clients overall, 9 of which generated communications in the last year.
given the firm is HQd in New Brunswick, it is unsurprisingly somewhat top-heavy in terms of sending consultants to Ottawa, ranking 15th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Jordan O'Brien (65), Tyler Campbell (9), Claudia Gervais (7).
while it has a regional focus, it is well-diversified across industries, ranking 24th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Airports, Environment and wildlife organizations, Chemical manufacturing, Indigenous public administration.
31. Jangula and Company Consulting
Ottawa’s thirty-first-largest GR firm by communications, with 88 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 3 lobby-registered clients overall, all 3 of which generated communications in the last year.
the fourth-largest founder-run firm on our list, with Craig Jangula taking all its meetings
focused expertise, ranking 9th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Fisheries, Breweries.
32. McMillan Vantage Policy Group
Ottawa’s thirty-second-largest GR firm by communications, with 88 communications over the last 12 months, 11 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 28 lobby-registered clients overall, 15 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work evenly across its team. Most active consultants: Ashley Csanady (32), Richard Mahoney (15), Marisa Maslink (10).
somewhat focused in its client representation, ranking 21st out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Mining (except oil, gas, and metal ore), Insurance, Computer and electronic product manufacturing.
33. Summa Strategies Canada
Ottawa’s thirty-third-largest GR firm by communications, with 87 communications over the last 12 months, 9 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 63 lobby-registered clients overall, 22 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work very evenly across its team, ranking 38th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across its lobbyists. Most active consultants: Robin Maclachlan (23), Daniel Perry (16), Katlyn Harrison (15), 12-month communications in brackets
diversified in its client representation, ranking 38th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Universities and colleges, Financial investments, Aerospace product and parts manufacturing.
34. Proof Strategies
Ottawa’s thirty-fourth-largest GR firm by communications, with 85 communications over the last 12 months, 7 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 12 lobby-registered clients overall, 8 of which generated communications in the last year.
somewhat top-heavy in how it spreads its advocacy work across its team, ranking 17th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Josh Zanin (56), Maurice Rioux (20), Cameron Penner (4), 12-month communications in brackets
fairly focused in its client representation, ranking 17th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Pipelines and LNG, Ports and support activities for water transportation, Sound recording industries.
35. Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Ottawa’s thirty-fifth-largest GR firm by communications, with 78 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 14 lobby-registered clients overall, 6 of which generated communications in the last year.
somewhat concentrated in how it spreads its advocacy work across its team, ranking 21st out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Cyrus Reporter (35), Jacques J.M. Shore (29), Jonathan Ingraham (10), 12-month communications in brackets
fairly narrow in its client representation, ranking 13th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Food manufacturing, Mining (metal ore), Electric power generation.
36. Wellington Advocacy
Ottawa’s thirty-sixth-largest GR firm by communications, with 78 communications over the last 12 months, 7 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 23 lobby-registered clients overall, 11 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work evenly across its team, ranking 32nd out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Laurel Brazill (25), Philippe Bolduc (20), Idee Inyangudor (17), 12-month communications in brackets.
broad in its client representation, ranking 22nd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, Charitable organizations, Apparel, leather and textile manufacturing.
37. Pivot Strategic Consulting
Ottawa’s thirty-seventh-largest GR firm by communications, with 77 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 15 lobby-registered clients overall, 9 of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Aaron Freeman (77).
very focused in its client representation, ranking 3rd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Environment and wildlife organizations
38. Quinn Public Affairs Inc.
Ottawa’s thirty-eighth-largest GR firm by communications, with 75 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 7 lobby-registered clients overall, 6 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work fairly evenly across its team, ranking 19th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Mark Quinn (37), Bill Schaper (25), Jamie Carroll (11), 12-month communications in brackets.
somewhat concentrated in its client representation, ranking 11th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Banking, Indigenous public administration, Electric power generation.
39. Fratton Park Inc.
Ottawa’s thirty-ninth-largest GR firm by communications, with 74 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 15 lobby-registered clients overall, 9 of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Regan Watts (74).
somewhat diversified in its client representation, ranking 23rd out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Mortgage and non-mortgage loan brokers, Accounting and tax, Waste management, recycling and remediation.
40. GTA Strategies
Ottawa’s fortieth-largest GR firm by communications, with 67 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 10 lobby-registered clients overall, 4 of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Jim Karygiannis (67).
fairly focused in its client representation, ranking 12th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Training and employment services, Universities, colleges and research institutes, Telecommunications.
41. Forecheck Strategies
Ottawa’s forty-first-largest GR firm by communications, with 65 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 3 lobby-registered clients overall, all 3 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work fairly evenly across its team, ranking 25th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Michaela Johnson (26), Cassandra Duncan (16), Claudia Gallant (16), 12-month communications in brackets.
pretty concentrated in its client representation. Main industries represented: Wood and paper product manufacturing, Telecommunications, Health advocacy organizations.
42. First Lake Solutions
Ottawa’s forty-second-largest GR firm by communications, with 61 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 14 lobby-registered clients overall, 11 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work evenly across its small team, ranking 27th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Rob Leforte (21), Maia Lugar (17), Zoie Sutherland (15), 12-month communications in brackets.
fairly broad in its client representation, ranking 15th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Professional organizations, Management and consulting services, Indigenous public administration.
43. Scott Thurlow LLP
Ottawa’s forty-third-largest GR firm by communications, with 61 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 7 lobby-registered clients overall, 3 of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Scott Thurlow (61).
Effectively a one-client firm as far as lobby communications are concerned, but that one client sure packs a punch.
44. T. Bjornson & Associates Consulting Inc.
Ottawa’s forty-fourth-largest GR firm by communications, with 61 communications over the last 12 months, 2 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 13 lobby-registered clients overall, 6 of which generated communications in the last year.
fairly top-heavy in how it runs its communications. Most active consultants: Tyler Bjornson (52), Olivier Lavigne-Lacroix (9), 12-month communications in brackets.
fairly narrow in its client representation, ranking 7th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Crop production, Food manufacturing.
45. Pathway Group
Ottawa’s forty-fifth-largest GR firm by communications, with 59 communications over the last 12 months, 7 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 18 lobby-registered clients overall, 11 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work evenly across its small team, ranking 35th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Jerry Khouri (17), Peter Curtis (16), Bill Mauro (9), 12-month communications in brackets.
fairly broad in its client representation, ranking 28th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Wood and paper product manufacturing, Chemical manufacturing, Computing and IT.
46. Ridge Strategy Group Inc.
Ottawa’s forty-sixth-largest GR firm by communications, with 49 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 2 lobby-registered clients overall, both of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Tony Valeri (49).
very focused in its client representation, with a heavy concentration in metal manufacturing.
47. Town Advocacy
Ottawa’s forty-seventh-largest GR firm by communications, with 49 communications over the last 12 months, 1 lobbyist with lobby-registered clients, and 7 lobby-registered clients overall, 4 of which generated communications in the last year.
all communications are run by Karen Moores (49).
relatively broad in its client representation, ranking 14th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Charitable organizations, Social advocacy organizations, Business associations.
48. MERCURY Consulting Group
Ottawa’s forty-eighth-largest GR firm by communications, with 48 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 7 lobby-registered clients overall, 6 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work somewhat across its small team, ranking 35th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Hugo Delorme (38), Marc Boissé-Kippen (5), Anaïs Blanchard (4), 12-month communications in brackets.
narrow in its client representation, ranking 5th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Ship and boat building, Environment and wildlife organizations, Biotechnology.
49. TACTIX GOVERNMENT CONSULTING INC.
Ottawa’s forty-ninth-largest GR firm by communications, with 43 communications over the last 12 months, 3 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 17 lobby-registered clients overall, 7 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work somewhat across its small team, ranking 14th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Philip Baldwin (30), Jean Michel Laurin (12), Howard Mains (1), 12-month communications in brackets.
somewhat broad in its client representation, ranking 18th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Health advocacy organizations, Food manufacturing (dairy).
50. CAMPBELL STRATEGIES INC.
Ottawa’s fiftieth-largest GR firm by communications, with 42 communications over the last 12 months, 4 lobbyists with lobby-registered clients, and 16 lobby-registered clients overall, 8 of which generated communications in the last year.
spreads its advocacy work somewhat across its small team, ranking 28th out of 50 firms in concentration. Most active consultants: Gayle Nathanson (15), Barry Campbell (11), Christopher Holz (9), 12-month communications in brackets.
somewhat broad in its client representation, ranking 19th out of 50 firms in terms of how concentrated its communications are across industries. Main industries represented: Retail, Financial Transactions, Insurance.
This concludes today’s issue giving a snapshot of the 25 largest lobby firms in Ottawa. In the next edition, we will look at firms number 26-50.
We define “big” only on lobby-registration metrics. That means some large consulting firms like H&K or Dentons, which offer a range of services in PR, campaigning, communications, legal, or compliance, may show up as relatively small players here. At the same time, some firms that are laser-focused on opening doors in Ottawa may show up as big players here, despite being relatively boutique operations overall.