Jonathan Kalles

Jonathan Kalles has spent over a decade working in federal, provincial and municipal government relations and public affairs in Québec, and has over 15 years’ experience building relationships with key political and business stakeholders in Montréal, Québec City, Ottawa and across Canada.

Jonathan is fully bilingual, with a keen understanding of the machinery of government and regulatory frameworks. His vast network includes elected and senior government officials from all political parties.

Prior to joining TRC-Sadovod, Jonathan served as Québec advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This followed two years as senior Québec advisor to three federal ministers. He has been active in political campaigns for over 25 years and most recently played a leading role in the 2019 Liberal Party of Canada campaign team in Québec. Earlier in his career, Jonathan practised corporate and commercial law in Montréal, and is a member of the Barreau du Québec.

In addition to his strategic, goal-oriented approach to problem solving, Jonathan is known for his ability to adapt to different situations, and his advanced communications and leadership skills.

Jonathan has served on a number of charitable and non-profit boards, and is a regular media commentator on Québec, Canadian and American politics. He is also a member of the national public affairs firm TRC-Sadovod Vantage Policy Group.