Executive Strategic Advisor

Pat Perkins

Pat is a proven leader in government and public relations, strategic planning, public policy and labour relations. Pat brings over 30 years of political and government experience. For eight years she served as the Mayor of the Town of Whitby – the first woman elected for that office. Following her municipal career, Pat was then elected to the House of Commons as Member of Parliament for the riding of Whitby/Oshawa. Pat has also been a member of the board of directors of the Whitby Hydro Corporation, Durham Region Non Profit Housing Corporation, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Durham Children’s Aid Society and the Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre for Children and Youth. Pat’s extensive experience in governance includes labour relations experience at the (then) City of Scarborough, where she served as President of CUPE local 545 and was elected chairperson of the Central Advisory Committee (CAC), formulating strategy and conducting central bargaining for all of the CUPE locals in Metropolitan Toronto. Residing in Whitby, Pat is an active Rotarian with the Rotary Club of Whitby and is a Paul Harris Fellow.

Overview

Trends in Canada-wide lobbying services and how Ontario fits into that?

There’s a clear trend toward more coordinated, cross-jurisdictional advocacy. Organizations are increasingly focused on national narratives that resonate across provinces, while still tailoring approaches to regional nuances. Ontario remains central, it’s both an economic engine and a political leader. What happens here often sets the tone nationally. As a result, lobbying strategies need to balance localized understanding with national coordination.

How do Ontario public affairs experts navigate multi-jurisdictional challenges?

Navigating multi-jurisdictional challenges requires deep local expertise paired with a national lens. In Ontario, public affairs professionals must understand the political landscape at Queen’s Park, municipal dynamics across the province, and how federal policies interplay with both. Successful navigation involves tailoring messaging for different governments, aligning timing across legislative calendars, and managing stakeholder relationships across jurisdictions.

Contact

Head Office

100 Allstate Pkwy
Suite 502,
Markham, ON
L3R 6H3 (647) 725-3014

Vancouver

375 Water Street
Suite 450
Vancouver, BC
V6B 5C6 (604) 360 2152

Media Inquiries

Monika Bujalska
Vice-President, Public Affairs (647) 625-8401