Marci Surkes
Marci Surkes is a prominent public affairs strategist and managing director at Compass Rose, who previously served as a senior adviser to former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Known for her insights on government strategy and policy, she has been vocal about the implications of Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to a leaner cabinet and its potential impact on high-profile political figures.
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Marci Surkes, who was executive director of policy and cabinet affairs for Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, commented on Mr. Carney's travel decisions.
From Washington to Iqaluit, Carney’s travels reveal a lot about his priorities
Canada· 2025-12-23
Marci Surkes, chief strategy officer at public affairs firm Compass Rose, discussed Carney's high expectations.
Five challenges facing Mark Carney
United Kingdom· 2025-09-15
Marci Surkes, who advised former prime minister Justin Trudeau on cabinet affairs from 2019 to 2022, commented on the cabinet committee.
Carney’s new cabinet committee on quality of life and well-being to focus on social issuesCanada· 2025-05-19
Marci Surkes was a senior adviser to Justin Trudeau until 2022 and is now the chief strategy officer at Compass Rose.
Who will be in Carney’s cabinet? Adding new faces while staying lean will be the Prime Minister’s challengeCanada· 2025-05-07
