Our stakeholder system identifies groups and individuals who influence political, regulatory and public policy decisions that favourably or adversely impact your organization. With a stakeholder map, clients are equipped to deliver timely and meaningful messages and contributions to further your business goals.
Given the range of inputs that influence the success of government relations activities, we provide guidance by assessing the issues, the strength of your business case, the positions of government and priority stakeholders, and realistic time frames to resolution.
Our team has in-depth knowledge of issues and initiatives across many of the sectors of importance to the economy. And they know that issues are rarely driven, influenced and resolved within a single jurisdiction. Our ability to mobilize our team in economic centers means we can provide a service to those clients interested and concerned about jurisdictional creep, influence and policy development.
Organizations that clearly articulate their issue and implications, and present recommendations based on evidence stand the best chance of success. We assist clients to develop position papers, white papers and consultation submissions that frame the issue in language that will resonate with decision-makers, peer groups and key stakeholders.
Increasingly, organizations must appear before Government committees to give evidence or expert opinion on any number of issues. We prepare you for appearances before Standing Committees by developing messaging, reviewing anticipated questions and answers, rules of procedure, and etiquette. With presentation coaching, we ensure presentations are clear and resonate with decision makers.
Our issue analysis process includes a review of the political and stakeholder landscape, historical precedents, likely scenarios, and recommendations. We track developments in government committees, legislative announcements, as well as traditional and social media outlets.
We understand that fundamental to all written, verbal, and online communication, message development begins at the outset to reduce risk, save time, and ensure content consistency across all print and online collateral materials.
Government engagement is an ongoing process as policies and key influencers change. We provide recommendations on meeting frequency for impact taking into consideration logistical and resource requirements. Organizations will be prepared for government and stakeholder meetings with briefing materials, coordinated social media efforts, and logistical arrangements to ensure outreach efforts are effective.
Coalitions or trade associations can effectively participate in government debates, demonstrate unity in a business sector, and navigate issues on behalf of the companies involved. We work with industry associations and coalitions across sectors by delivering a full suite of secretariat services.
Having worked with numerous municipalities on a multitude of issues, we understand the policy and process levers to advance issues locally. We assist clients to navigate this important but qualitatively different level of government.
Our Consumer Goods and Services team covers the full spectrum of consumer product issues, ranging from product safety and recalls to consumer privacy and advertising regulations. We work with raw material suppliers, manufacturers, importers, exporters, retailers and leading industry trade associations on an array of public policy issues. Emerging policy trends and new regulatory initiatives can present both challenges and opportunities for companies. Managing this regulatory environment and the related public and political optics can help companies manage risk and succeed in their market.
Our Food and Agriculture practice works with clients throughout the food supply chain, from farmers through to manufacturers, restaurants and retailers. We provide a full range of public affairs services in areas such as regulatory and policy issues, health and food safety, animal health, product recalls, risk management, amongst other objectives. Our team has in-depth and multidisciplinary experience managing individual client’s relations with governments, media and stakeholders. Working across jurisdictions we help clients attain commercial success.
Our international trade practice helps improve access to integrated markets for clients in a variety of sectors. As free trade, economic integration, and investment liberalization are questioned, we assist companies in developing strategies to improve market access. We understand the tariffs, quotas, investment restrictions and technical barriers that can disrupt the flow of trade. We know how to defend client interests and where to find growth and opportunity which are essential for companies seeking new market access and supply chain opportunities. We have assisted clients with product-
Our Communications group advises organizations and builds comprehensive communications plans designed to achieve their goals. We work with clients to effectively communicate and build connections with their audiences such as stakeholders, the media or governments, often under the most demanding and complex circumstances. Our team are passionate about developing communications strategies that make an impact. We work in a wide range of sectors and help organizations looking to amplify their messaging in a clear and creative way.
Our Technology practice services emerging and established companies working on the cutting edge of next-generation technologies. We help clients navigate regulatory, market access and policy challenges for specific emerging technologies and data governance. Our diverse team has experience across multiple sectors engaging with all levels of government and stakeholders. We have a keen understanding of the complex issues facing those who drive disruption and innovation, and the experience to help advance their mandate. Our support includes the strategy, development, and tactical execution of issue-based public policy campaigns for emerging technologies and data-driven enterprise.