Intelligent influence.

Political Intelligence

Leverage unparalleled expertise in politics, public opinion research, and persuasion. Craft winning strategies based on facts, not conjecture.

We have decades of proven success in political campaigns and government policy making. Our team has performed at the most senior levels. Our partnership with polling firm Mainstreet Research means we don’t just know the political players; we understand the public.

Our multidisciplinary team provides the insight and guidance needed to build the right relationships, navigate public sentiment, and drive public policy.

With us, you can influence intelligently.

Meet Our Team

We are smart, focused, and have the right experience to get the job done. Founded by Chairman and CEO Quito Maggi, and Managing Partner Emrys Graefe, our vision is to create a specialized consultancy firm that combines experience in political campaigns, government policy-making, and public opinion research.

Quito Maggi
Chairman & CEO

As an expert in the study of public opinion and how it impacts social, economic and ballot box decisions, Quito’s insights guide intelligent strategies for our clients.

Emrys Graefe
Managing Partner

Political dynamics influence the legislative process, and this is Emrys’ domain. Through shrewd campaign strategy and skillful execution, Emrys plans for and delivers success.

Ashley Wright
Vice President, Technology & Fintech Practice Lead

Assessing risk, identifying viable outcomes, and devising mitigation strategies is Ashley’s expertise. Clients benefit from her ability to build practical and executable government relationship engagement plans.

Dennis Burnside
Vice President, Indigenous Practice Lead

Dennis is a public policy expert with more than a decade of experience, dedicated to advancing the interests and priorities of Indigenous Nations.

Sarah McMaster
Director of Strategic Communications

Sarah combines a decade of experience with a creative approach to provide practical and actionable communications advice and strategies.

Katherine Van Meyl
Senior Advisor, Mental Health Practice Lead

Katherine’s experience working as a psychotherapist in private practice, as an educator, and a human rights advocate demonstrates our commitment to intelligent influence.

News
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Political Intelligence celebrates today’s Supreme Court ruling on Bill C-92

The right to have control over the care and decision making for Indigenous children, youth, and families is one that has always existed for First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada.
Polling
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Housing affordability: the perfect wedge

A recent poll by Political Intelligence shows that a majority would support tying federal funding for municipalities to the number of housing starts.
Polling
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Canadians support more pipelines, if for the “right” reasons

A recent poll by Political Intelligence shows that a vast majority of Canadians (75%) would support domestic Natural gas exploration, development and even pipelines for natural gas if it helped reduce global reliance on coal energy.