As a Vice President at Vantage, Liam Daly is a senior government relations practitioner in Ottawa who helps clients strengthen their stories, anticipate policy shifts, and achieve results in a fast-moving and ever-changing federal environment. He brings deep insight into federal decision-making and a practical understanding of how to move files forward within the Carney government, working effectively across Ministers’ offices, the public service, Parliament, and key stakeholder communities. Liam supports clients through every stage of engagement, from direct lobbying to navigating federal procurement, program funding, and approvals.
Liam advises clients across infrastructure, transportation, defence, aerospace, natural resources, culture and entertainment, and foreign affairs matters. He has led major Hill Days and advocacy campaigns and has helped clients secure policy wins, program funding, and trade-related relief. He has also contributed to the rollout of federal initiatives such as the Canada Disability Benefit and supported efforts to advance a legal case to the International Court of Justice.
Prior to joining Vantage, Liam spent a decade consulting in Ottawa and developed an intimate working knowledge of Parliament and its procedures, as well as the political and policy landscape that shapes federal outcomes. He previously served as a legislative assistant to the Hon. Sean Fraser, and as a researcher and policy advisor to the Government of Premier Stephen McNeil in his native and beloved Nova Scotia. Liam also served as the Manager of Public Affairs at the Canadian Construction Association.
Liam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Francis Xavier University. Outside of work, he enjoys running, skiing, ATVing, fly fishing, and is a karaoke enthusiast. Liam is also active as a campaign strategist and volunteer, having worked on and supported federal and provincial Liberal campaigns as well as several progressive candidates municipally across Canada since 2006.
