Speaker Announcement: David Valentin at Municipal Masterclass
Public opinion, polling, and voter sentiment continue to shape modern political campaigns at every level of government. At Municipal Masterclass 2026, attendees will hear from professionals working directly in research, public affairs, and political strategy, including David Valentin, Principal at Liaison Strategies.
David Valentin is a pollster, lobbyist, and public affairs professional with experience working across political research, government relations, and media analysis. He is a principal at Liaison Strategies and works with nonprofits and organizations across Canada, including the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada and the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
In 2013, David Valentin co-founded Mainstreet Research, a polling firm that quickly became widely recognized across Canada for public opinion research and election polling. Within a year, Mainstreet partnered with Postmedia Network to provide public-facing polling and market research covering political issues, public policy, and national trends.
In 2018, David Valentin founded Focus on Research and Liaison Strategies, expanding his work into polling, government relations, and public relations. Through these roles, he has worked closely with organizations, researchers, and public affairs professionals on issues related to elections, public opinion, and advocacy.
David Valentin is also a nationally recognized media commentator, with more than 400 media appearances across outlets including CBC, CTV, CP24, Global News, the Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star. His experience in both polling and media provides insight into how campaigns, governments, and organizations understand voter sentiment and communicate with the public.
His work has also included collaboration with researchers and professors at the University of Toronto and Concordia University, adding an additional research and academic perspective to his experience in political analysis.
Why Attend Municipal Masterclass 2026
Municipal Masterclass 2026 is designed for candidates, campaign teams, elected officials, and professionals preparing for the next municipal election cycle. The event features speakers working across campaigns, governance, communications, public affairs, and political strategy.
Attendees will gain practical exposure to topics shaping today’s political environment, including voter engagement, campaign research, public opinion, and communications.
Learn more about the event, explore the speaker lineup, and reserve your ticket through the official Municipal Masterclass 2026 event page.
