Government Relations

Strategies that win arguments.

We effectively represent the interests of corporations, not-for-profits and industry associations to achieve results with governments around the world. Winning is no longer an outcome based on ‘who you know’ or the ‘magic meeting’.

It is about contributing to the policy process, presenting a case that is supported by authentic community voices, and getting in front of the right decision-makers and opinion leaders to make that case effectively.

Our specialties

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Government relations planning

We rely on rigorous adherence to planning as the primary task in all engagements on behalf of clients. The plan will confirm and articulate objectives, determine the scenarios that deliver successful outcomes, and will always be based on data-driven information and analysis.

Intelligence gathering is at the core of every plan, and is a critical differentiator in our approach. Our intelligence is obtained through networks that have been developed over decades, and secondary research that provides helpful insight into the business, financial marketplace, and the current political environment fundamental to the pursuit of public policy impact.

Media & advocacy training

Our team has coached and trained senior political leaders and executives to effectively state their case in front of high stakes forums such as parliamentary committees, shareholder meetings and the media. We can stage mock interviews, committee hearings, depositions, and panel discussions, analyzing performance to ensure the desired impression and narrative is delivered successfully.

Lobbying

Direct engagement with elected officials and decision-makers is often a core requirement in effecting change and achieving winning outcomes on legislative and regulatory issues in front of government. Our professionals have worked inside and outside of government and are registered lobbyists on behalf of our clients on every level of government in every jurisdiction in Canada, while simultaneously growing internationally in other locations.

Policy development

We articulate, quantify, and demonstrate policy impact in a format and context that moves decision makers. This includes economic modeling, impact reports and white papers that are based on research that is readable and written specifically with policymakers in mind.