Deron Bilous

Collaborator. Innovative thinker. Curious mindset and solutions driven. Problem solver. Focused on outcomes and results.

[The Hub @TheHubCanada]

ICYMI: ‘Discombobulating’: @DeronBilous and @GitaneDeSilva discuss Alberta at the centre of Canada’s 2025 stress test

https://t.co/wlh3R854NB

[Deron Bilous @DeronBilous]

@GlobalEdmonton The microphones on the questioners are not working properly and it’s difficult to hear their questions. Thx

[Court Ellingson @CourtEllingson]

Today I wrote to Minister Joly asking that cabinet uphold the CRTC decision allowing ⁦@TELUS⁩ to access fttp networks in eastern Canada. This improves competitiveness and affordability for Canadians.

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

With the Alberta government forecasting a $5.2-billion deficit for Budget 2025 — its first in years, CBC's West of Centre podcast host Jim Brown breaks down the numbers with Counsel's @aruddy and @DeronBilous.

https://t.co/fCSJ3H19dh

[Court Ellingson @CourtEllingson]

I have written a letter to @FP_Champagne urging the Federal Government to withdraw Order in Council P.C. 2024-1172, and allow CRTC’s reforms to move forward.

@albertaNDP believes that fair & robust competition will create an environment where consumers & job creators can thrive.

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Today, on Remembrance Day, we honour the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve to protect our freedoms. Let us remember and thank them, reflecting on the courage that shapes our history and inspires our future. #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

#ICYMI: Join Counsel Public Affairs and special guests including Dustin Duncan, @cherylanne, and
@MMandryk for a Saskatchewan Post-Election webinar.

Date: Wednesday, November 6th at 12:00 pm CST

Register now: https://t.co/4ujZj1eDDD

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Counsel’s Dylan Topal @Topalicity breaks down the latest key insights from the Sask. leaders' debate. Stay informed and connect with our team today at [email protected]. #skpoli

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe called on Lieutenant Governor Russell Mirasty this morning and asked him to issue Writs of Election for Monday, Oct 28th.

Counsel's SK team has the #SaskElection covered for you. Read their latest insights below:

https://t.co/UNP1H4CAP6

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

We had such a great time and cannot wait until next year! Thanks again to everyone who came out to our second annual Stampede Rooftop Reception earlier this month. You all made it an event to remember. Yahoo!

[Edmonton Oilers @EdmontonOilers]

Thank you for believing, Oil Country 💙🧡

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Congrats to Naheed Nenshi, new Alberta NDP leader! Learn about his plans and key team members shaping the future of the party. Full insights here: https://t.co/NAyYC00vBJ

#AlbertaNDP #NaheedNenshi

[Deron Bilous @DeronBilous]

Love to see my Counsel colleagues supporting our very own @JohnDelacourt at his book launch!

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

The Counsel team joined @JohnDelacourt yesterday evening to celebrate the release of his novel, 'The Black State'. Congratulations, John!

[Deron Bilous @DeronBilous]

A true loss for Alberta's democracy. Shannon was a strong voice for Lethbridge & all of AB. Few ppl have the wit, tenacity, determination and strength to serve Alberta the way Shannon has. She will be missed. Thank you for your service, Shannon #ableg

[Rakhi Pancholi @pancholi_rakhi]

Shannon Phillips is a giant in Alberta politics. One of the sharpest political minds - and tongues! - in the province. To listen to her speak is to be rapt and, frankly, awed. Because she knows her stuff. Better than anyone else in the room. And she has a way with words that ensures you know it.

She is fiercely principled. She knows what she believes and why.

And she is tough. She probably always was, but being a progressive woman in politics on some of the most significant files during the renewal of the far-right in Alberta forced her to be tougher than anyone should have to be. It put her at risk in her own community by the very people responsible for her - and all of our - safety. And it was enabled by people who stayed quiet.

I used to watch her leave the Legislature every Thursday and imagine her going home to her boys and her family in a city where she felt unsafe. It felt unfathomable to me. Unjust. But it was her life. For years. And there's STILL no accountability.

Knowing what she endured and that she's now stepping down because of it, I'm angry. We all should be. Because the abuse & harassment you have to survive (yes, survive) as a woman in politics is bullshit.

And it's getting worse. It's emboldened by the far-right, especially since those people are now taking over conservative parties across the country. (And I have no interest in the "both side-ism" that will inevitably ensue - it's so disproportionate on the right that it's laughable to suggest otherwise.)

But along with feeling angry for Shannon, I feel relieved for her. To step out of this toxic abuse must feel like a huge weight being lifted. And she deserves that, as does her family.

And if you don't think every woman in politics looking at Shannon stepping down and feeling a small twinge of (dare I say it?) envy is a sign that something is wrong in politics, then that's the problem right there.

Shannon Phillips is a giant in Alberta politics. We are worse off without her voice in public service. But she will continue to do incredible things - of that I have no doubt. Now she will get to do it in safety, out of the public eye.

[Jason Ribeiro, Ph.D. @Jason_Ribeiro]

Incredible to have been a part of the now award-winning #DecisionAlberta 2023 coverage!

My colleagues @GlobalCalgary @GlobalEdmonton @globalnews took home the @TheCdnAcademy award for Best Live News Special last night.
#abpoli #ableg

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Counsel's @DeronBilous has the latest insights on the Alberta NDP leadership race #abpoli 👇 https://t.co/0WhVfkDpfX

[Jenn Henshaw @henshaw_jenn]

Pleasure to join @Counselpa amazing clients @EmergentCDMO at the Last Door Recovery Society’s 8th Annual Recovery Capital Conference.

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

Counsel's @willshelling recently led an Intersectionality in Government Relations session for @GRIC_IRGC members 👏. #JEDI 👇

[Counsel Public Affairs @Counselpa]

The highly competitive Alberta NDP leadership race is heating up! Check out our Western team's Insights post on the candidates 👇 https://t.co/69mwOtixHs #abpoli