Municipal

Our Municipal Affairs Practice Group is the Canadian leader in helping local governments achieve their operational and policy goals, while building institutional capacity.

Services

Our team includes political and public servants with over 100 years of combined experience in Ontario municipal sector management and intergovernmental affairs. With our wealth of rural and urban municipal sector and provincial government experience, we are a trusted advisor to municipalities across Canada.

Operational & Organisational Reviews

Assess municipal structures and processes to improve efficiency and service delivery

Strategic Communications & Issues Management

Develop communication strategies that inform, engage, and protect reputational standing

Political Risk Management & Crisis Communication

Navigate politically charged situations with rapid response planning and message discipline

Provincial-Municipal Intergovernmental Affairs

Support municipalities in managing relationships and negotiations

Policy Development

Design evidence-based policies tailored to local needs, priorities, and regulatory frameworks

Strategic Planning

Facilitate long-term planning to align Council, staff, and community goals

Local Economic Development & BIAs

Advise on strategies to attract investment, and support main streets

Ward Boundary Reviews

Conduct impartial boundary reviews that ensure fair effective political representation

Council Training

Deliver orientation and ongoing training to elected officials

Municipal resources

Toronto City Council Map