A Liberal Minority: Challenges Ahead From the start of the SNC Lavalin controversy to the “blackface” revelations during this campaign, the Liberals have had to claw their way back into a position where they could hope to return to power. It was a dramatic fall from grace over the past year, but they managed to … Read more
Hill+Knowlton Strategies’ public affairs experts are available for commentary and analysis on Election Day and the days that follow. The team is comprised of members from across the country, from all party lines and non-partisan viewpoints with a variety of in-depth expertise in national affairs, campaigns and digital media analysis. Please find a full list … Read more
Hill+Knowlton Strategies’ public affairs experts are available for commentary and analysis on Election Day and the days that follow. The team is comprised of members from across the country, from all party lines with a variety of in-depth expertise in national affairs, campaigns and digital media analysis. H+K national affairs experts: Omar Khan, national affairs … Read more
With the Green Party poised to gain a record number of seats in the 2019 election, its most important contribution to the next Parliament may be its strong support for the science and research sector. This article first appeared on HRI Portal’s Your Candidates Your Health on October 3, 2019 While we are still waiting … Read more
In the run-up to the second French leaders’ debate, to be hosted by the Federal Debates Consortium, the spotlight is on Yves-François Blanchet, Leader of the Bloc Québécois, following a solid performance in the French debate hosted by TVA and an overall good showing in the English Leaders Debate. The Bloc Leader’s performance in this … Read more
In 2019, TV viewers aren’t just watching TV, they are often on their tablet or mobile device at the same time. According to the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), 75% of Canadians admit to surfing the Internet while watching TV. Thanks to publicly available data from Google Trends, we can get insight into what moments … Read more
In a historic move last October, Quebecers elected their first-ever Coalition Avenir Québec provincial government – a government that is neither sovereignist nor federalist. This October, Quebecers will decide who they want to represent their interests in Ottawa. And, as they turn their attention to Canada’s 43rd general election, what concerns will persuade them at … Read more
Like a coin, an effective political ad strategy will have two sides. Parties will tell voters why they should support them and their leader, but they also need to say why they should not support their opponents. Successful negative or contrast ads will use evidence to build on pre-conceived beliefs that the public already has … Read more
Political leaders’ debates are almost always a letdown. I suspect the upcoming Election 2019 leaders’ debates next week will be no different. Canadian voters will tune in to the debate expecting a slew of zingers and a hostile dress-down of party leaders who take the stage. But what they usually get is candidates talking over … Read more
Effective political ads use emotion and a mix of powerful images, words and music to deliver the campaign’s message. In some cases, they are designed to introduce a candidate that many voters are getting to know for the first time. Other times, ads are meant to drive home the record and best attributes of a … Read more
