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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…

Macleans, Nov 12, 2015 The Liberals confirm it aims to hit its target of 25,000 Syrian refugees by year’s end through both government and private sponsorship. To read more, click here.  

On November 5th, new heritage minister Mélanie Joly expressed the importance of re-investing in the arts. The Montreal MP hopes to foster a new and progressive relationship between Canada and its art scene by keeping the Liberal promise to increase…

Today, Prime Minister Trudeau and his new Cabinet were officially sworn in. For 30 Members of Parliament, this was one of the biggest days of their lives. They have been entrusted with important files and now begin a long process…

The October 19 election resulted in a major change in the House of Commons.  Yes, everyone knows that the Liberal Party will now form the government.  But there are other important changes. The 42nd Parliament will include: 88 women (76…

So the ballots are counted, and Canada has a new government and a new Prime Minister. What should your organization do next?  Where do we go from here?  What are the next steps? A majority Liberal government means there will…

With the federal election entering the home stretch, the already frequent use of national polls is ramping up amongst media, pundits and parties alike. Although polls can be an excellent tool for giving us a snapshot of how the electorate…

With the election just over a week away, and an increased use of social media, people are listening to the political views of non-profits more than ever before. And why not? Many non-profits can be seen as making careful decisions…

  On October 19, Canadians will elect their representatives to the House of Commons.  So what happens on October 20? It is important to know how these changes may impact your organization.  Get professional insight from Flagship Solutions’ team of…

By now, I am sure many of us are already sick of our evenings being interrupted by canvassers, staring at the bumper crop of campaign signs at each red light, and hearing political party leaders continue to snipe at each…

Earlier this week we hosted the annual conference of the Canadian Ferry Operators Association in Vancouver, BC. The conference was a success with a number of benefits for both the delegates as well as the association itself. Here is a…