WHAT WE DO

Government Relations

Having worked both inside and outside government at municipal, provincial and federal levels, we know how to relate your concerns to the government agenda, build your case and convey it effectively to those who matter.  At Counsel we build bridges between public and private interests.

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What is Government Relations

Government relations isn’t just getting you through the door. Effective advocacy means delivering the right message, to the right people, at the right time.

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How We Can Help

Strategic Counsel

You know your business better than anyone. That’s why our starting point is always to gain a deep understanding of your circumstances and objectives. Once we’re fully armed with details and knowledge, we will then help you develop and implement the ideal strategy to spread your message and influence change.

Lobbying

Engaging decision makers with a powerful, persuasive and fact-based position is the key to success. With decades of experience working at all levels of government, we know how to effectively bridge the gap between those inside and outside of the political sphere to find solutions for your most important issues.

Policy Development

We know how government weighs options, evaluates impacts, and makes choices. We understand the policy process and how your organization can intervene effectively. We’ll help to ensure the facts are laid out, your case gets in front of the right people, and the policy implications are clear.

Stakeholder and Influencer Engagement

Skilled and targeted stakeholder management involves both recruiting allies and minimizing opposition. We can help you identify, track, and influence stakeholders.

WHAT WE DO

Our Advantage

Counsel’s team is multi-partisan and nation-wide. Our depth of experience is unparalleled and – having worked inside and outside government at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels – we know what works to drive the outcomes you need.

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Other ways we can help

Government Relations

Counsel’s team of consultants know how to navigate government at all levels, across Canada. We seek win-win solutions while positioning your opportunities and challenges in ways that governments will respond to.

Strategic & Corporate Communications

Having a strategy behind what to say, how to say it, and when to say it is essential for success. Counsel offers a range of strategic and corporate communications services, including communications planning, media training, audience and investor relations, copywriting, and public relations campaigns.

Crisis Management

Our team has managed high-profile crises across industries. We go beyond crisis communications, asking the right questions and providing sound advice backed by experience, to help you navigate every aspect of a crisis.

Polling

Never has it been more important to truly understand what your audience think about your issues and how it interconnects with government priorities. We offer clients the benefit of our fully integrated in-house polling service, saving you time and money. Working with Leger, our polling experts help ensure you have the right message for the right audience. Whether you are meeting with government or trying to get your issue on the national agenda, Counsel’s fully integrated polling can ensure you have the right message in front of the right audience.

JEDI

Counsel’s JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Consultation service offering is designed to help clients engage in constructive discussions that can pave the way for an inclusive future for your staff and broader network. Our offerings are uniquely tailored to each client’s need, and include policy and by-law review, inclusivity audits, staff training, strategic advice on anti-racism, intersectional policy analysis, and stakeholder relations.

Indigenous Facilitation

More than ever, meaningful dialogue with Indigenous communities is essential for progress on sensitive issues and everyday matters alike. Our team has the experience needed to facilitate respectful engagement with Canada’s diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also offer training to build our clients’ understanding of First Nations and Indigenous rights.

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    Toronto, ON M4V 1N6

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