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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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Why Government Needs Your Evidence Before the Crisis Peaks
Many organizations wait until a problem becomes urgent before they bring evidence to government. That is understandable. When frontline teams are stretched, leaders are managing immediate pressures, and communities are…
What Makes an Organization Credible to Government
Every organization wants government to take it seriously. That is especially true for nonprofits, charities, Indigenous communities, associations, social enterprises, and mission-driven organizations working on…
Coalitions Are Powerful – Until They Become Mushy
Coalitions can be one of the most powerful tools in government relations. When they work, they show government that an issue is bigger than one…
The Discipline of Follow-Up
A good government meeting can feel like progress. The conversation goes well. The decision-maker understands the issue. Staff ask thoughtful questions. Officials seem engaged. Everyone…
Not Every Government Opportunity Is Worth Chasing
Government is always moving. Budgets are developed. Programs are redesigned. Consultations open. Ministers make announcements. Mandate letters are released. Committees study issues. Funding windows appear.…
Your Funding Ask Is Not Your Strategy
Many organizations come to government with a funding need. That is understandable. A program is oversubscribed. A capital project needs support. A service model is…
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…
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,…
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