David Tarrant Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Canada Area

Leader of strategy, communications and campaign practice for one of Canada's leading strategic communications firmsAdvises clients on national and provincial public affairs environmentsResponsible for crafting clear, compelling strategic narratives designed to help clients influence targeted audiences on complex and contentious filesOversees client brand positioning and value proposition development along with audience segmentation and mapping activitiesDirectly… Show more Leader of strategy, communications and campaign practice for one of Canada's leading strategic communications firmsAdvises clients on national and provincial public affairs environmentsResponsible for crafting clear, compelling strategic narratives designed to help clients influence targeted audiences on complex and contentious filesOversees client brand positioning and value proposition development along with audience segmentation and mapping activitiesDirectly engaged in content creation, including writing and editorial support for high leverage filesProvides clients with executive strategic council that includes message development, crisis communications, and media trainingSept 2021 - onward. Leads Enterprise’s new Atlantic Canadian office based in Halifax, NS Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Senior advisor to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario. Member of the Premier’s Office Leadership Team.Directly led a team of 7 professionals responsible for overseeing all strategy, marketing, advertising, research, and narrative / brand development across the entire Government of Ontario.Provided political direction to, oversaw and approved all government of Ontario strategic communications activities spanning every ministry. Responsible for provincial government’s… Show more Senior advisor to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario. Member of the Premier’s Office Leadership Team.Directly led a team of 7 professionals responsible for overseeing all strategy, marketing, advertising, research, and narrative / brand development across the entire Government of Ontario.Provided political direction to, oversaw and approved all government of Ontario strategic communications activities spanning every ministry. Responsible for provincial government’s long-term strategic calendar.Provided senior level creative and strategic direction and approval to all Government of Ontario advertising, marketing and public opinion research activities.Oversaw communications activities, narrative development and content direction for major government announcements including the Speech from the Throne, Fall Economic Statement, 2019 Ontario Budget, and government-wide brand renewal.Wrote, edited and/or approved major speeches for the Premier and members of the Ontario cabinet. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Built enterprise communications strategy for BMO Chief Executive Officer Darryl White as part of BMO's 2017 CEO succession plan. Worked directly with CEO on strategy execution.Responsible for producing and managing bank-wide communications initiatives designed to reach BMO’s 47,000 US, Canadian and international employees.Responsible for leading development of the bank’s enterprise narrative, with particular focus on ongoing transformation, efficiency and resourcing… Show more Built enterprise communications strategy for BMO Chief Executive Officer Darryl White as part of BMO's 2017 CEO succession plan. Worked directly with CEO on strategy execution.Responsible for producing and managing bank-wide communications initiatives designed to reach BMO’s 47,000 US, Canadian and international employees.Responsible for leading development of the bank’s enterprise narrative, with particular focus on ongoing transformation, efficiency and resourcing initiatives.Accountable for shaping communications strategy and issues management for high-risk and emerging files Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed a four-person team responsible for editorial oversight, creative support and delivery of BMO's digital communications channels.Delivered enterprise-wide communication plans relating to cross-border and regulatory files including AML remediation, U.S. Governance, change to BMO’s lending process, and resolution planning/living will.Managed a four person team responsible for enterprise communications from BMO’s Risk, Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML)… Show more Managed a four-person team responsible for editorial oversight, creative support and delivery of BMO's digital communications channels.Delivered enterprise-wide communication plans relating to cross-border and regulatory files including AML remediation, U.S. Governance, change to BMO’s lending process, and resolution planning/living will.Managed a four person team responsible for enterprise communications from BMO’s Risk, Anti-Money Laundering / Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML), Corporate Finance (Finance), Corporate Audit (Audit) and Legal, Corporate and Compliance Group (LCCG) organizations. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as senior advisor to Tim Hudak, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition. Managed a three-person unit responsible for strategic message planning for Ontario’s Official Opposition caucus.Monitored and tracked multiple public policy files as well as the breaking and ongoing issues in both provincial and regional media markets.Provided strategic direction, editorial guidance and tactical writing support on all communications products from Ontario’s Official Opposition.

Ottawa, Canada Area

Senior content editor for all written communications issued on behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada. Reviewed, edited and approved documents from both political and public servicewriters.Served as a member of the Prime Minister’s Office senior media / issues management strategy group responsible for establishing and enforcing government-wide message discipline and issues management.Acted as file manager and communication liaison… Show more Senior content editor for all written communications issued on behalf of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada. Reviewed, edited and approved documents from both political and public servicewriters.Served as a member of the Prime Minister’s Office senior media / issues management strategy group responsible for establishing and enforcing government-wide message discipline and issues management.Acted as file manager and communication liaison between the Prime Minister’s Office and Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Department of Natural Resources. Show less

Ottawa, Canada Area

Managed a staff of 3 writers and 6 researchers in the Conservative Resource Group (CRG); the political and parliamentary wing of the federal government.Managed CRG’s communication functions. Provided speaking notes, op-eds, news releases, and direct mail content for use by members of the government caucus.Managed CRG’s research functions which included the following legislative research on past public statements and voting records of Parliamentarians, national political media… Show more Managed a staff of 3 writers and 6 researchers in the Conservative Resource Group (CRG); the political and parliamentary wing of the federal government.Managed CRG’s communication functions. Provided speaking notes, op-eds, news releases, and direct mail content for use by members of the government caucus.Managed CRG’s research functions which included the following legislative research on past public statements and voting records of Parliamentarians, national political media monitoring, with particular focus on regional and small-market media and in depth background research on key Canadian political figures. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Served as senior speechwriter for John Tory, Leader of Ontario’s Official Opposition. Writing responsibilities included major speeches, policy announcements, legislative addresses, news releases, op-eds and backgrounders.

Halifax, Canada Area

Served as primary speechwriter for the Honourable John Hamm, Premier of Nova Scotia. Wrote major speeches, policy announcements, intergovernmental conferences and speeches to major stakeholder and community groups.Served on Government of Nova Scotia’s central communications and issues management committee.