OUR SERVICES
Government Relations
Strategy and advocacy with all levels of government, finding the alignment that gets strong results.
Policy Analysis
Thorough assessment of legislation and regulations to provide the insight needed for informed planning and government relations efforts.
Strategic Communications
Media relations planning and delivery, to reach and move the audience you need.
Public Engagement
Managing consultation processes that build trust, encourage honest feedback, and lead to lasting results.
Stakeholder Engagement
Developing and maintaining the key relationships necessary for your long-term success.
Crisis Communications
Experienced counsel for high-stakes situations with calm guidance and practical plans to manage difficult moments.
PROCUREMENT PLANNING
Navigating public procurements with a deep understanding of government department goals and process.
Coalition Building
Connecting and organizing the voices that support your position to demonstrate broad alignment to decision-makers.
OUR TEAM
Senior practitioners on every file
Michael Gardiner
Managing Partner
Raj Sihota
Managing Director
Craig Keating
Claire Trevena
More than 30 years of experience in public affairs and marketing, supporting governments, large enterprise, small business, labour and not for profits. Michael leads the team's major projects practice.
A senior government relations and public affairs practitioner, Raj has in depth experience in government, working with First Nations, and in delivering for clients across a wide spectrum of BC's economy.
VICE PRESIDENT
A long term city councillor and Metro board members, Keating also served as President of the BC NDP through two successful elections. Keating leads Current's municipal and regional practice, and supports clients across sectors.
SENIOR ADVISOR
A former journalist, and more notably the former Minister of Transportation in BC, Claire brings a deep understanding of decision flow in government, and insight into finding win-win situations for clients and government.
Azim Jiwani
Senior partner
Former BC Conservative Party Chief of Staff, Azim brings deep political experience, business insight, and an extensive network to support clients across a range of strategic priorities.
Shahrzad Abbasi
Director of communications
A journalist by training, Zad's work has transformed public understanding of Canada’s quantum capability and Australia’s innovation economy. She leads Current’s public relations practice.