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September 18, 2023

Prime Minister Announces Changes to Parliamentary Secretaries

On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the new complement of Parliamentary Secretaries. Parliamentary Secretaries are chosen by the Prime Minister to work with Ministers. Their responsibilities vary but generally fall into two categories: House of Commons business and department-related duties.

September 5, 2023

Ontario Government Cabinet Shuffle: What You Need to Know

Yesterday, Premier Doug Ford announced a minor but significant shuffle to his Cabinet. These changes come just over a year since the Progressive Conservative’s re-election last June and amid a controversy regarding political interference around the swapping of land in and out of the Greenbelt.

August 31, 2023

Governments of Ontario and Québec Support New Electricity Trade Agreement

Yesterday, the provincial governments of Ontario and Québec announced their support for a new 600 MW electricity trade agreement between Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro-Québec.

August 10, 2023

Canada Releases The Clean Electricity Standard Draft Regulations

Canada’s Environment and Climate Change Minister, Steven Guilbeault, today announced the release of draft 1 of the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER).

August 8, 2023

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson Releases Federal Electricity Vision Paper: Powering Canada Forward

Today, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, announced Powering Canada Forward, which outlines Canada’s vision in support of a net zero electricity grid nationwide by 2035 (NZ2035).

August 4, 2023

Finance Canada Releases Draft Legislation for Tax Measures Including Investment Tax Credits, a Global Minimum Tax, EIFEL Rules, and more.

Today the Department of Finance Canada released draft legislative proposals for several tax measures included in Budget 2023 and launched consultations to solicit feedback.

August 2, 2023

Sussex Strategy Group Announces Acquisition of Cumberland Strategies

Sussex Strategy Group, the leading Canadian Public Affairs firm specializing in advisory services and business strategy at all levels of government, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Cumberland Strategies.

July 27, 2023

Ontario Doing More to Grow Health Care Workforce

This week, Ontario’s Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, the Hon. Sylvia Jones, introduced new pathways to Grow Ontario’s Health Care Workforce and connect more patients to accessible care in the province.

July 26, 2023

Prime Minister Trudeau Shuffles His Cabinet Ahead of Fall Parliamentary Session and Potential 2024 Election

This morning at Rideau Hall, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major shuffle of his Cabinet, the largest overhaul since coming to government in 2015. This change comes almost two years since the Liberals were re-elected with a minority government in September 2021 and was clearly done with the next campaign in mind.

July 21, 2023

Sussex Strategy Group Announces New Partner: Devin McCarthy 

Managing Partners Jamie Besner and Chris Benedetti are pleased to announce the addition of Devin McCarthy as a Partner at Sussex Strategy Group Inc.