Matthew Grainger

Matthew is a Consultant at Navigator’s Toronto office with extensive experience in crisis management and response. His background includes roles in campaign headquarters, central party offices, and central political offices at both the federal and provincial levels.

Beginning his career at the federal Opposition Leader’s Office, he earned the opportunity to staff the Conservative Party’s campaign headquarters in the 2021 Federal Election. While completing his degree in Politics, Economics and Classics at the University of Toronto, he managed the Conservative Party of Canada’s social media presence across all platforms.

Prior to joining Navigator, Matthew spent three years in the Ontario Premier’s Office. Most recently, he served as the Director of Issues Management, having previously staffed the Progressive Conservative War Room’s rapid response department during the 2025 Ontario Election.

In his time at the Premier’s Office, he led issues management for ministries including Education, Colleges and Universities, Finance, Economic Development, and the Treasury Board. His work spanned two provincial budgets, significant changes to international student policy, the supervision of multiple school boards, and billions of dollars of investment into Ontario’s EV infrastructure.