James W. Knight

James Knight is one of Canada’s rising political talents, known for bringing a next-generation lens to campaign strategy and digital engagement. He has advised and managed campaigns for candidates at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, producing content that has earned national media attention and hundreds of thousands of organic views. He served as Deputy Campaign Manager for Yuri Fulmer and has led creative and digital strategy for North Vancouver–Capilano Conservative candidate Stephen Curran.

In 2024, James founded Next Gen Political Strategies, a firm focused on helping campaigns and elected officials connect with new votings blocs and stand out in an increasingly competitive attention economy. He is a data-conscious tactician, early trend spotter, and trusted advisor to a growing list of elected officials and candidates. His firm’s mailers, literature, and video ads have reached voters in constituencies across British Columbia and beyond.

James attends Boston College’s Carroll School of Management where he is majoring in Finance and Marketing. In 2025, James was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his commitment to growing youth participation in Canadian politics. The medal was given to Canadians who “have made a significant contribution to Canada or to a particular province, territory, region or community of Canada.”