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.
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.
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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June 5, 2025
Strengthening Communities and Advancing Positive Change.
At SWON Public Affairs, our work centres on strengthening communities and advancing positive change, but we know that policy alone isn’t enough. True community impact often begins with everyday acts of generosity, through donations sponsorships, and volunteerism that help organizations thrive.
Charitable giving plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of community-based services. Whether it’s contributing [...]
May 28, 2025
The Ontario Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 (Bill 9)
The Ontario Municipal Accountability Act, 2025 (Bill 9) introduces significant reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability, and ethical standards within municipal governance across the province.
If enacted, the legislation will bring about the following key changes [...]
May 27, 2025
King Charles III's Visit to Ottawa.
Today marks a pivotal moment for Canada’s assertion of sovereignty and national identity, as His Majesty, King Charles III visits Ottawa. The timing? Far from coincidental. With U.S. President Donald Trump publicly suggesting that Canada could “benefit from becoming the 51st state,” the King’s trip to the Canadian capital is being viewed as a bold and symbolic affirmation of [...]