Brunswick Group
Background Brunswick Group is an independent communications agency founded in 1987 by Sir Alan Parker. It has worked for at least 52 clients in the fossil fuel industry. Brunswick Group’s fossil fuel clients in 2024 included Aramco (the world’s […]
Laura Jones
Laura Jones Credentials Background The Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) announced in May 2023 that Laura Jones would become the group’s president and CEO. The Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying […]
Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation
Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation Background Gwyn Morgan and his wife, Patricia Trottier, founded the Gwyn Morgan and Patricia Trottier Foundation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Patricia Trottier, “a community leader and former investor relations/corporate communications executive,” manages the foundation, […]
Susannah L. Pierce
Susannah L. Pierce Credentials Background Susannah L. Pierce is the former president and country chair of Shell Canada. Pierce departed the company effective March 3, 2025.2(Press Release). “Shell Canada president departs company,” Reuters, February 4, 2025. Archived February 5, 2025. Archive URL: […]
Institute for Liberal Studies
Institute for Liberal Studies (ILS) Background The Institute for Liberal Studies (ILS) describes itself as a “registered educational charity dedicated to encouraging the discussion of classical liberal ideas in Canada.” The ILS hosts a variety of events, including […]
Policy Exchange
Background Policy Exchange is a UK-based right-wing think tank, founded in 2002 by Conservative Party politicians, that maintains close ties to the party. The think tank has held more than 100 […]
Ketchum
Background Ketchum is a public relations firm offering a range of communications, marketing, strategic, and analytical services. Founded in 1923 in Pittsburgh, Ketchum has significant clients in food and agriculture, as well as energy, government affairs, and financial services.2Greg Hazley. “Ketchum Marks 90 Years,” O’Dwyer’s, May 22, […]
Emerging Ag
Background Emerging Ag Inc. is a Canada-based global consulting firm focused on food and agriculture. Founded in 2011 and based in Calgary, Alberta, Emerging Ag has more than 30 employees worldwide and has an international client base. 2“Robynne Anderson,” Emerging Ag Inc. Archived […]
Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA)
Background The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (originally the National Confederation of Agriculture — CNA) is the largest representative entity of Brazilian agribusiness. According to the organization’s website, it seeks to […]
Embrapa
Background The Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) is a Brazilian public company linked to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (Mapa), which is primarily focused on large-scale production, competitiveness and exports. Embrapa’s objective is to “enable research, development, and innovation solutions for the sustainability of agriculture (…) for the benefit of Brazilian society.”1“Embrapa Cassava & […]