Navigating government.
Engaging stakeholders.
Delivering results.

Rocky Point Public Affairs is a boutique public affairs firm based in Metro Vancouver specializing in the British Columbia health sector. We help organizations navigate the complex landscape of public policy, stakeholder engagement, and government relations.

Our approach begins with a deep understanding of your objectives within the broader political and policy context. From there, we define clear, achievable goals, craft tailored strategies, support your outreach, and deliver measurable results.

Founder and Principal Steve Vander Wal brings nearly 25 years of experience in health policy, spanning both public and private sectors. He served as a senior political advisor to three British Columbia Ministers of Health before transitioning to the consulting field, where he worked with two of Canada’s leading agencies. Over the past two decades, Steve has advised clients across the non-profit, public, and private sectors.

Our Services

Wherever you are on your public affairs journey—whether planning a strategy, expanding engagements, or managing a crisis—we will provide the guidance and tools to engage effectively.

  • We start by assessing your current position and mapping out a clear path forward. Through research, interviews, and intelligence gathering, we build a comprehensive picture of your operating landscape. The result is a strategic plan with defined objectives, key considerations, an engagement approach, and a tactical roadmap.

  • We develop clear, compelling messaging that motivates decision-makers and influencers. We clarify your "ask," highlight your value proposition, and provide essential background to help audiences understand how your issue fits within the broader context.

  • We help identify, engage, and activate allies who share your objectives. Our team provides coordination for stakeholder outreach and offers strategic and communications support to third parties when needed.

  • We provide full-service government relations support—from identifying key decision-makers and influencers to developing and executing targeted engagement plans.

  • We help develop strategic communications plans that show your issue is on the public radar—leveraging both traditional and social media channels.

  • "Steve has exceptional networking skills that provide him with a depth of trusted relationships among BC Government and healthcare system stakeholders. Combined with his vast experience in the BC healthcare system, and his strategic approach, Steve helped us to deliver results that exceeded our expectations time again for over 15 years.”

    Kevin Harrington
    Former Pharmaceutical Company
    BC Government Affairs Professional

  • "I've known Steve for more than 20 years, starting as co-workers in government and continuing through his extensive experience in government relations, strategic oversight and public relations. He is going to be an incredible asset to organizations that are looking for someone to provide collaborative guidance and strategic planning on their government relations file. Steve knows and understands the healthcare system, the complexities of organizations and individuals working in the sector and above all has experience working directly with decision-makers and establishing connections that move strategies forward in a tangible way."

    Andrea Burton
    Chief Executive Officer
    Physiotherapy Association of BC

  • "Steve played a pivotal role in the government engagement success of my previous organization. His strategic insight and advice, exceptional communication skills, and talent for navigating complex public policy challenges were instrumental in helping us achieve outcomes that would have been difficult to reach without his instincts and support. I highly recommend Steve to anyone seeking a thoughtful, results-driven partner who works hard to meet expectations and deliver."

    Colin Ewart
    Former Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
    Rick Hansen Foundation

  • "Steve has always proven to be a highly connected and skilled public affairs professional. I have known and worked with Steve for almost 25 years in the healthcare field both within the provincial government and the private sector. Steve's strategic advice, insights, and action plans have proven to be of value in better understanding the dynamics and relations of key interest holders as well as being presented with a concise evaluation of how to best move forward in a highly public and complex area of expertise."

    Paul Guadatis
    Executive Director, South Island Division of Family Practice, Doctors of BC
    Former Director Of Surgical Services, B.C. Ministry of Health

  • "Steve has been an invaluable collaborator for the GI Society over many years, supporting us on a variety of projects that required both strategic insight and practical execution. His deep understanding of health policy, combined with his ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, has helped us advance our mission and achieve meaningful outcomes for patients."

    Gail Attara
    Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Gastrointestinal Society & President, Canadian Society of Intestinal Research

We acknowledge that we live, work, learn, and play on the unceded, traditional territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), and Stó:lō (Sto:lo) First Nations, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.