Government Relations | Strategic Communications | Public Policy

Danielle Dalzell is a Senior Consultant with twelve years of experience at the federal and provincial levels of government.

Prior to joining Earnscliffe Strategies in 2020, Danielle worked as a director in strategic communications for the B.C. Government. She led a team of writers to produce content for Premier John Horgan, in addition to having responsibility for the communications roll-out for major announcements and message development across government.

Danielle uses her extensive government knowledge and communications skills to align client objectives with deep understanding of government and public attitudes. She can be relied upon in her role to provide excellent political judgment, anticipate problems, respond effectively to crisis, and proactively manage complex projects.

She has served as a senior political staffer in Ottawa, held key roles in multiple election campaigns, and remains active in federal and provincial politics.

  • Senior Consultant | Earnscliffe Strategies | Apr 2020 - Present

    Government Relations and Public Policy

    Strategic Communications and Digital Advocacy

    Campaign and Coalition Management

    Community Acceptance

    C-Suite Services

  • Director | Strategic Communications | Writing and Content Strategy | Government of B.C. | Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

    Communications lead and writer for Premier's announcements, events and speeches.

    Created writing, message and content guides for cross-government use.

    Developed message for major government announcements and projects.

    Directed a team of writers to deliver communications products for the Premier's Office.

  • Manager | Strategic Communications | Special projects | Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Senior Writer | Communications Officer | Legislative Assistant | Parliament of Canada | Feb 2010 - aug 2017

    Canada's New Democrat Caucus/Office of the Leader

    Held positions of increasing responsibility and seniority from February 2010 – August 2017

    //Senior Writer, New Democrat Caucus/Office of the Leader

    September 2016-August 2017

    Senior writer, message developer and content strategist for direct communications products.

    Responsible for writing message guides, speeches and content for digital, social and direct mail.

    //Political Research Officer, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition

    December 2014 - January 2016

    Responsible for rapid response communications, research and issue coordination for a variety of policy and issue files in the Leader’s Office.

    Responsible for writing Question Period questions, press releases, reality checks, talking points, letters, issue backgrounders etc.

    //Communications and Legislative Assistant, Member of Parliament’s Office

    June 2011 - December 2014

    Managed all legislative and communications work for a Member of Parliament's office, including policy analysis and media and stakeholder relations.

    Wrote speeches, press releases, statements, talking points, briefing notes, letters, op-eds and managed the MP website and social media accounts.

    Drafted legislation, managed and implemented strategic and direct communications campaigns.

    //Communications and Outreach Assistant, Member of Parliament's Constituency Office

    February 2010 - June 2011

    Managed all work related to constituency outreach and communications for a Member of Parliament's local office, including media relations.

    Managed stakeholder relations and local issues, wrote press releases, statements, briefing notes, letters and talking points.

    Planned media events and public forums and managed the MP website and social media accounts.

  • Research Assistant | Public Events Coordinator | Legislative Assembly of British Columbia | Feb 2007 - Feb 2010

    Public Events Coordinator in the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition

    Question Period Coordinator/Research Assistant for Opposition Caucus