Government Relations

Our strategic advice to clients on a wide range of regulatory issues and policy development includes:

• Health
• Securities
• Government procurement
• Taxation
• Foreign affairs
• International trade
• Competition
• Intergovernmental relations
• Energy
• Natural resources
• Environment
• Industry policy
• Telecommunications
• Workplace and employment policy
• Aboriginal affairs
• Professional self-regulation

Our lawyers monitor government agendas and track the progress of new legislation and legislative changes which may affect business.

We assist clients with the identification and liaison with key government, political and third-party contacts. We also assist clients with the preparation of briefing materials and documents, and with the analysis of legislation and policy papers.

Our members are experienced in working with governments, public-policy and the private sector to achieve positive business outcomes. Some of our members have served within government as part of the senior public service and maintain strong contacts within Canadian and international government, as well as all reaches of the private sector and NGO communities.