Emily Williams

Look Inside

Based in Toronto, Emily is a seasoned communications advisor with a decade of experience in Canadian politics and private-sector public relations. Known for her steady hand and strategic insight, Emily excels at helping organizations make sense of complex ideas and communicate clearly in high-stakes, fast-moving environments.

Emily has advised leaders at the highest levels of government, including serving as Director of Media Relations to the Prime Minister of Canada and Director of Communications to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. In these roles, she provided strategic counsel, led long-term communications planning, and managed public communications during domestic and international crises.

With deep expertise in issues management, rapid response, media relations, and integrated strategic communications, Emily works closely with clients to understand their goals, anticipate emerging risks, and shape narratives that build trust and drive impact. She is particularly skilled at translating nuanced policy and big-picture ideas into relatable stories that resonate with diverse audiences.

Inside Experience

• Director of Media Relations to the Prime Minister of Canada
• National Communications Lead for the Prime Minister’s leadership campaign
• Director of Communications to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
• Issues Manager to Ontario’s Minister of Labour
• Senior Consultant at a national public relations firm, supporting corporate clients across diverse sectors
• Emily holds a Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences from Queen’s University