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I have to admit that I was more than a little interested in how the risk would play out. Putting the Republican hopeful/presumed/self-acclaimed – now confirmed –  candidate’s wife in front of the podium on the opening night of the…

Ottawa Business Journal – June 29, 2016 The recent concerns and undeniable failures with large government IT projects could actually prove beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises in Ottawa. By Serge Buy In the past few years, the government of…

The lazy, hazy days of summer are finally here – welcome to Summer 2016! While most of us think longingly of paddling, gardening, beaches and setting up our out-of-office signatures – the 24/7 communications world never stops. Summer is a…

Infrastructure Canada Minister Amarjeet Sohi announced, today, changes to the infrastructure funding program.  The changes will allow ferry operators to make important strategic investments in their fleet and other capital projects.  Canadians will be well served.  Our client, the Canadian…

Pleased to see that the federal government removed its tariff on the import of passenger vessels under 129 metres in its 2016 budget.  That was a measure that our client, the Canadian Ferry Operators Association, advocated for since 2012.  This…

On March 22nd, politicos and journalists will be on the edge of their seats waiting for the first budget of the new Liberal government.  And, while we all know what will drive the nightly news and newspaper headlines the following…

  For groups and individuals looking to secure government funding, now is potentially the most important time of year. Although it is essential to watch for and have an idea of when funding programs are having intakes, there is one…

The deadline for the popular Canada Summer Jobs Grant is just around the corner.  Applications must be received by March 11th 2016.  This is a great application that helps both non-profits (100% of minimum wage) and private businesses (50% of…

Bad documents.  We’ve all seen them.  From poor organization to bad grammar, bad documents can make a great argument or cause it to fall flat, while eye-catching and well-crafted documents can make even a minor cause have a greater impact.…

Early next week, the provincial government in British Columbia will return to Victoria, the provincial capital, to begin a new sitting of the house.  This will be initiated by a Speech from the Throne scheduled on February 9th.  Here’s what…

It’s that time of the year once again. After the holiday and New Year’s celebrations are over with, the pre-budget consultation season begins. The House of Commons may still be on its winter break, but the government is hard at…

Over the past few months, a number of new public affairs firms have been created in Toronto and Ottawa. Talented individuals have either opened new firms or joined existing ones. This has created a competitive environment with well-established large government…

We have all seen those people standing out in the snow, the rain, or the heat on the street corner looking for signatures for a specific cause.  The days of these young people approaching you, while waiting for the light…

As 2015 draws to a close, we are reminded that it is important to always keep an eye to developing news from the government. While many of us are preoccupied with personal plans over the holidays, governments will often take…

The goal of the Fund is to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional and national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada. The new Liberal Government will be changing the priorities…

On December 3rd, the House of Commons returned to Ottawa for the first time since the 2015 election. For the dozens of rookie MPs, this was their first experience in the chamber. To start the session off, MPs elected long-time…

This past week’s violent attacks in Paris impacted us all as they were broadcast around the globe, and reminded us that the issue of terrorism and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is still a very prevalent issue. For…