Strategic Advice on Public Affairs & Campaign Strategy
Effective public affairs strategy requires reading political terrain, anticipating adversarial moves, and executing communications that land with precision. Stephen has operated at the highest levels of Canadian politics as a senior adviser, bringing strategic...
Effective public affairs strategy requires reading political terrain, anticipating adversarial moves, and executing communications that land with precision. Stephen has operated at the highest levels of Canadian politics as a senior adviser, bringing strategic counsel to leaders navigating complex legislative, media, and electoral environments.
Senior Political Adviser
Former senior political adviser to Andrew Scheer as Leader of the Official Opposition, and to Danielle Smith, the current Premier of Alberta. Provided strategic counsel on communications, media relations, digital strategy, and political positioning.
Campaign Strategy
Deep experience in political campaign operations, including message development, rapid response, opposition research integration, and digital organizing infrastructure.
Projects
Shift Media
shiftmedia.co
National public affairs agency delivering rapid-response campaigns, strategic communications, web development, production, and AI-powered media intelligence.
stephentaylor.ca
stephentaylor.ca
One of the earliest Canadian political blogs — two decades of commentary, media accountability, and digital political organizing.