Introducing Myles!Diplomat is thrilled to welcome Myles Dykes to the team as an associate of advocacy. With him, he brings a depth of knowledge, reflected in his commitment to inclusive change and economic development in the city of Edmonton.Myles has a rich background in non-profit leadership, including their current role as Treasurer of the Pride...Read More
We’ve been writing about drones a bit lately, and for good reason. With the amount of drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) work being conducted in the region, we’re excited about this sector from the professional and personal standpoints. Last week the Edmonton International Airport held the official launch for ‘Phase 2’ of their commercial...Read More
Drone Delivery Canada (DDC) is a publicly traded, award-winning, pioneering, technology company focused on designing, developing and implementing commercially viable, drone-based logistics. They offer fast, reliable deliveries via drones for airports, healthcare, mining and more, particularly to remote and underserved communities. Their vision is to be the premier global drone solutions company.Diplomat recently spoke with...Read More
We have another new face! We are excited to announce that Mackenzie Boilard has joined Diplomat Consulting as our fall intern! Mackenzie is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Economics and Policy at the University of Alberta, bringing with her a deep passion for public policy and government communications. Mackenzie’s academic journey has...Read More
Known as “Cowtown” or “The Stampede City” for hosting the yearly ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the character of Calgary is clear. But what about Alberta’s capital? The Wayne Gretzky statue serves as an iconic reminder of Edmonton’s past NHL championships Edmonton gets referred to as:“The City of Champions,”“The Oil Capital of Canada,”“Festival City,”“Gateway to the...Read More
EDMONTON, Alberta – Positive Intent Events (PIE) is breaking new ground with the launch of Canada’s first adult-only, alcohol-free festival cannabis consumption garden at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. The PIE Experience Garden promises to be a unique oasis where adult guests can enjoy mocktails, alcohol-free beers, and receive on-site delivery of cannabis drinks...Read More
Citizens across Canada are feeling the pinch when it comes to putting food on their kitchen tables. With the prime lending rate stagnating and grocery costs continually rising, how do you plan to feed your family over the coming year? Food bank usage in Alberta has surged by 94% from 2019 to 2023 (Food Banks...Read More
You are walking down the street, and you see someone who appears to be homeless.Most of us feel sympathetic, and might reflect on how our career, education, family, mental or physical health have resulted in a roof over our heads. It’s common to ascribe homelessness to mental health, unmitigated drug/alcohol misuse, family catastrophes, or generally...Read More
Edmonton, Alberta – March 12, 2024 Visionstate Corp. (TSXV: VIS) (“Visionstate” or the “Company”), is proud to announce that its portfolio investment company, Sol Spaces Inc., has entered into a strategic agreement with Diplomat Consulting Inc. (“Diplomat”) to represent Sol Spaces as it endeavors to deploy transitional housing options to address homelessness and affordability challenges...Read More
A review of publicly available numbers from the Alberta Gaming and Lottery Commission (AGLC) shows an inequity of opportunity between rural and urban charities when it comes to accessing charitable gambling dollars. On average, urban charities in Calgary and Edmonton received larger slices of pie more frequently. Numbers show urban charities received roughly $40,000 every...Read More
