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SWON Public Affairs is a boutique, non-partisan government relations firm that serves a diverse range of corporate and non-profit clients across Southwestern Ontario and beyond. With a deep understanding of the regional political landscape and an extensive network, SWON is adept at tailoring its services to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring effective advocacy and progress in complex government interactions.

Our firm believes in the transformative power of relationships and maintains close, collaborative partnerships with clients, stakeholders, and government officials. By leveraging our expertise in policy, legislation, and regulation, we provide strategic advice and support, enabling our clients to achieve their objectives with precision. SWON Public Affairs commits to being more than just a consultancy; we are dedicated partners in our clients' success, helping them navigate public affairs with confidence and clarity.

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What We Offer

We help bridge the gap between business, three levels of government, and the media, so you get a seat at the table for the conversations that matter. As experienced Public Affairs professionals based in London, Ontario, we offer a wide range of strategic advice as well as direct lobbying services to clients across a wide range of business and non-profit industry sectors.

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Meet Our President

Our President and Founder, Kirsten Krose, has been involved in politics and communications work since 2008.

With a degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of New Brunswick, Kirsten has worked as a political staffer, campaign volunteer, bureaucrat, and most recently as a lobbyist and government relations consultant for a Toronto-based GR firm.

Kirsten has extensive first-hand experience of how government works. She has held positions.....

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March 24, 2025

How the US Tariffs will impact Southwestern Ontario? 

President Trump made good on his threats to impose a 25% tariff on goods coming from Canada into the US on March 4, 2025. In defense, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau instituted counter-tariffs on US goods coming into Canada later that day to the amount of $20.7 billion of US imports.

No one wins in this battle between two […]


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February 19, 2025

If There Were an Election Today, Who Would Win?

Note: Data and projections in this article are as of February 10, 2025. In the fast-paced world of Canadian politics, public sentiment can shift almost as quickly as the headlines.

With the federal election looming, it’s worth asking: if an election were held today, who would come out on top? Drawing insights from the latest […]


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February 7, 2025

Are we our own worst enemy? What impact inter-provincial trade barriers have on Canada’s economy.

Unbeknownst to the majority of the population, between provinces there are a significant number of trade barriers to doing business.

An interprovincial trade barrier refers to any government rule or regulations that limit, restrict or add costs to do business across provincial borders.

Technically, they aren’t tariffs, just regulatory hoops and competing standards that companies […]


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