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Who We Are

We are a firm with decades of combined experience in political, public service, regulatory and association leadership working at all levels of government in jurisdictions across the country. Our aim is to work with you and your team to develop a comprehensive plan of action to help you meet your goals.

Our Team

Hon. Tim McMillan - Partner

Hon. Tim McMillan - Partner

Hon. Tim McMillan - Partner

 

Tim has decades of experience at the most senior political levels, serving in senior Ministerial portfolios including Minister of Energy in Saskatchewan. In addition, he had a lengthy tenure formerly leading the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). ​


He draws upon this experience to help lead high performing teams, set ente

 

Tim has decades of experience at the most senior political levels, serving in senior Ministerial portfolios including Minister of Energy in Saskatchewan. In addition, he had a lengthy tenure formerly leading the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). ​


He draws upon this experience to help lead high performing teams, set enterprise level strategy and to achieve results for clients.  Through this experience Tim has developed a unique and wide-ranging network of contacts in government, industry and business across Canada.  ​


Tim is an experienced communicator and understands the value of harnessing the power of the public and key stakeholders to achieve results across different sectors.​

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Terry Abel, P.Eng. - Partner

Hon. Tim McMillan - Partner

Hon. Tim McMillan - Partner

 

Terry has held executive leadership roles responsible for all facets of Canadian energy regulatory 

development and execution. 


For over 40 years he has worked extensively with provincial and federal governments, across the public service, and at the political level. ​


He also draws upon decades of experience working with corporations, indu

 

Terry has held executive leadership roles responsible for all facets of Canadian energy regulatory 

development and execution. 


For over 40 years he has worked extensively with provincial and federal governments, across the public service, and at the political level. ​


He also draws upon decades of experience working with corporations, industry associations, Indigenous groups, and many other stakeholders.  He has a firm understanding of the barriers and what it takes to achieve successful industrial project development in Canada.​


His understanding of government process and deep knowledge of the regulatory system provides powerful insights into complex policy and regulatory challenges to help remove barriers and unlock your company's development potential.​

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Cole Schulz - Partner

Cole Schulz - Partner

Cole Schulz - Partner

 

Cole has substantial experience as a senior communications and government relations executive leading local, provincial and national advocacy initiatives. 


In addition, Cole has an extensive background and network in politics, having served in numerous campaigns and as a Chief of Staff in multiple ministerial offices at the provincial lev

 

Cole has substantial experience as a senior communications and government relations executive leading local, provincial and national advocacy initiatives. 


In addition, Cole has an extensive background and network in politics, having served in numerous campaigns and as a Chief of Staff in multiple ministerial offices at the provincial level.​


He understands what it takes to lead and win on high consequence campaigns and initiatives in order to achieve successful outcomes at all levels of government and with the public. ​


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Ben Brunnen - Partner

Cole Schulz - Partner

Cole Schulz - Partner

Ben is an executive leader with experience as a Chief Economist and public policy expert.  He has published numerous policy reports on a breadth of topics including oil & gas, housing,  economic forecasting, economic impacts and municipal finance. He has a proven record in advancing successful policy, regulatory and legislative initiative

Ben is an executive leader with experience as a Chief Economist and public policy expert.  He has published numerous policy reports on a breadth of topics including oil & gas, housing,  economic forecasting, economic impacts and municipal finance. He has a proven record in advancing successful policy, regulatory and legislative initiatives at all levels of government in jurisdictions across the country for over 20 years.​


Ben is a trusted expert and spokesperson on fiscal and taxation issues and has the ability to bring stakeholders together to advance evidence-based policy implementation. ​


Ben has served as a Senior Fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute, and has experience working with a breadth of sectors including oil & gas, manufacturing, tourism, the public service, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, business associations and research institutes.

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