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If You Want to Shape the Federal Budget, This Is the Moment to Move
Every year, there comes a point when organizations across Canada start paying closer attention to the federal budget. They watch for signals. They listen for…
From Good Work to Fundable Government Priority
For many mission-driven organizations, the last year and a half has felt markedly tighter than the years that came before it. Funding opportunities have been…
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What Government Needs to Hear Before It Can Say Yes
One of the most frustrating experiences in government relations is a good meeting that goes nowhere. The conversation is positive. The officials are engaged. The political staff seem interested. The…
Government Relations Is Not a Luxury
When times are difficult, organizations scrutinize every expense. That is especially true for nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, Indigenous communities, associations, and mission-driven organizations that are…
The Invisible Funnel: GEO Strategy in the AI Search Wars
The traditional digital funnel is collapsing, and it is happening quietly. For the last two decades, corporate leaders and Government Relations professionals have relied on…
In Weird Times, Nonprofits Need Clarity
These are weird times. The economic environment feels unsettled. Costs remain high. Public needs are becoming more complex. Governments are reassessing priorities. Funding streams and…
A Meeting Is Not a Strategy
Many organizations begin their government relations journey with a simple thought: “We need meetings.” That instinct is understandable. Meetings can matter. They can open doors,…
Timing Beats Brilliance: Why Good Ideas Fail When They Arrive Too Late
Many organizations assume that if their idea is strong enough, government will pay attention. Sometimes that is true. A compelling issue matters. Evidence matters. Community…
Small Wins Are Not Small: How Government Relations Momentum Actually Builds
In government relations, everyone wants the big win. A budget commitment. A policy change. A new funding stream. A regulatory fix. A pilot project. A…
Back to Basics: What Government Relations Actually Does
Many organizations reach a point where they know government matters to their work, but they are not entirely sure what to do about it. They…
Shaping the Next Generation of Federal Housing Policy
Canada’s housing policy is entering a transition period. The National Housing Strategy is approaching the end of its current policy life over the next two…
Canada Is Opening New Doors for Growth; But Expansion Requires Careful Strategy
Canada is entering a new growth moment. At the federal level, Prime Minister Mark Carney has been clear about the direction of travel: build one…
Government Is Redesigning Itself in Real Time
What Mission-Driven Organizations Need to Know Over the last year, we have been watching government redesign itself in real time. We have seen this most…
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