Laura Pennell

West Coaster in Ottawa. Head of Business Operations @spark_advocacy | Previously publisher @ipoliticsca, political advisor, cheesemaker

[National Newswatch @natnewswatch]

Could Nav Bains and the Ontario Liberals beat Doug Ford? Our data suggests it's a possibility, via @spark_advocacy's @bruceanderson https://t.co/7GSEdVQvce

Find out more at https://t.co/1zbPY5GAhV

[BainsHQ @BainsHQ]

Let’s get to work.

[Matina Stevis-Gridneff @MatinaStevis]

🚨 We're hiring! The @nytimes Canada bureau seeks an experienced Western Canada correspondent. This is an amazing opportunity to join our team as we scale up our coverage of the country.
And boy will they be busy...
Spread the word #journojobs #cdnpoli
https://t.co/HqeF2prYuq

[National Newswatch @natnewswatch]

Federal politics chatter: "It's not over yet."

[Scott Robertson @sarobertson_]

Althia Raj on reactions to Pierre Poilievre's DOGE letters: "'You lost the election, you lost your riding. You had to run in the safest seat in the country. And here you are asking me to tell you how good I'm doing at my job? Why don't you tell us how good you're doing at your job?'"

[Bruce Anderson @bruceanderson]

Come and watch Prime Minister with us. Maybe even bring someone you disagree with. See what happens in the dark.

A column by my daughter and I on why we created the @ReelPolitics613 series, and this week's film.

https://t.co/S1uSCjSFpd via @thehilltimes

[spark*advocacy @spark_advocacy]

Our latest nationwide spark*insights survey shows Liberals lead by 15 points — and even the Prairies may be in play.

Check out our findings in this month’s newsletter. Subscribe to spark*insider: https://t.co/HMuUpGEdsn

[Peter Mansbridge @petermansbridge]

The @TorontoStar called it a “fascinating” glimpse into the Conservative leader’s shifting tone.

Tomorrow on The Bridge we sit down with Pierre Poilievre.

How would he repair the relationship with the United States? Does he want an election this spring? Plus much more.

[National Newswatch @natnewswatch]

As we prepare to turn the page on 2025, let’s look back at how National Newswatch made its mark in what was truly a remarkable year. Thank you for reading, watching, and sharing with us throughout the year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

[National Newswatch @natnewswatch]

#MajorityWatch

[iPolitics @iPoliticsCA]

iPolitics is proud to host the 2025 Parliamentarians of the Year Awards on November 24, 2025. We're pleased to be supported by our survey partners at @spark_advocacy.

Stay tuned as we honour outstanding parliamentarians who go above and beyond in representing Canadians.
#iPolitics #iPoliticsEvents #cdnpoli #ParliamentariansOfTheYear

[Tyler Meredith @tylermeredith]

Chrystia deserves to be saluted for her amazing commitment to the Liberal Party of Canada and to the best ideals of Canada.

Few politicians that I have met are as fiercely dedicated to and understand the w importance of the public good as she does.

Thank you Chrystia
#cdnpoli

[NFL Memes @NFLMemes]

Coming soon to a TV near you..

[NorthStar Public Affairs @northstar_pa]

Big news at NorthStar.

Thrilled to welcome Duncan Hills as our new Senior Advisor, Defence & Security.

From the F-35 to Canada’s River Class Destroyers, Duncan has been at the centre of the biggest defence procurements in Canadian history.

A true heavyweight joins the team.

[Greg MacNeil @Gmacneil]

Most governments peak in year one. The Carney team has a shot at real legacy but only if they avoid Ottawa’s oldest trap. My latest on Prime Ministers and submarine Captains.

https://t.co/k3jAX4ACKF

[Greg MacNeil @Gmacneil]

Ottawa doesn’t run on org charts. It runs on people without fancy titles who decide what moves and what stalls.

If your file vanished after a “great” meeting, this might be why.

https://t.co/PrpVvzAvv2

[NorthStar Public Affairs @northstar_pa]

Thrilled to welcome @laurapennell to NorthStar Public Affairs as a Senior Advisor.

With deep experience both in government and at iPolitics, Laura brings sharp insight into politics and advocacy.

She’ll help our clients cut through the noise and deliver results. Welcome, Laura!

[Laura Pennell @laurapennell]

Some news from me! After an amazing run at @iPoliticsCA, I’m excited to kick off my next chapter as Head of Business Operations at @spark_advocacy + Senior Advisor at @northstar_pa.

Grateful for the journey and looking forward to what’s ahead. Let's connect!

[spark*advocacy @spark_advocacy]

Say hello to @LauraPennell, our new Head of Business Operations! ✨ With experience as Publisher of iPolitics and as a senior advisor in government, she brings sharp strategy, cross-functional leadership & a deep understanding of media, politics, and public affairs.

[Matina Stevis-Gridneff @MatinaStevis]

The prime minister ran in the 1st national election in his life, 3 months ago was doing a different job.
The Liberals 3 months ago were 25 percentage points behind.
2 of the 4 leaders have lost their seats, 1 lost his job
Tell me this isn't one of the best politics stories ever.

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

For voters who tuned into this debate to hear the difference between @MarkJCarney and @PierrePoilievre on who should form the next government, it is likely very, very frustrating to have @theJagmeetSingh heckling and interrupting and talking over them again and again and again.