Marci Surkes
Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director
Marci Surkes is a 15-year political veteran who has served in the most senior roles as an advisor and public policy leader. She brings deep experience and a national lens to complicated files spanning the entirety of federal jurisdiction.
Most recently, as executive director of policy and cabinet affairs in the Prime Minister’s Office from 2019-2022, Marci led a team that provided strategic advice to the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, where she collaborated closely with officials to implement the government’s mandate. Prior to serving in the Prime Minister’s Office, Marci spent four years as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Public Safety.
Marci advises multinational corporations, Canadian businesses and non-profits across a range of economic and social issues, often targeted at the C-suite level. Her ability to distill complex subject matters and offer succinct advice has led her to be a sought-after political commentator.
Recent media appearances
Trump ‘impossible to read, National Post
Next Liberal leader needs to focus on rebuilding, Surkes tells Wells, The Paul Wells podcast
Trudeau can ‘sharpen priorities’ rather than worry about his leadership, Politico Ottawa Playbook
PM Trudeau ‘remarkably unfussed by the haters,’ says Surkes, The Globe and Mail
‘It's definitely a new day in America,’ says Surkes on Trump election win, The Paul Wells podcast
Word of the week: ‘Volatility,’ says Surkes on House returning, Politico Ottawa Playbook
Surkes on the mood of the current #cdnpoli landscape, Wall Street Journal
Liberal by-election losses ‘pivotal moment’ for PM’s leadership, Bloomberg
‘An opportunity for the Liberals to distinguish themselves from the NDP,’ Global News
'Expect to see lots of borrowing of technique, borrowing of language,’ from U.S. progressives, Canadian Press
How to plan a (cabinet) retreat, Politico Ottawa Playbook
Ministers ‘very keen to get everyone together and back on the same page’: Surkes, iPolitics