In April of 2022, the provincial government in Ontario got back on track by releasing a spring budget after the previous two years were disrupted by the pandemic. In that budget they clearly identified that priorities moving forward would focus…
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Canada’s Lobbying Commissioner, Nancy Belanger, proposed amendments to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct this past November which received an array of mixed reactions from MPs and lobbyists alike. Renewing the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct…
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We are thrilled, and humbled, at the very positive response to our recent webinar.
Attendees gave the presentation an overall rating of 4.5 [out of 5 stars] with strongest praise going to the political landscape updates, and the “relevance”…
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Reem is an Associate Consultant at Grassroots Public Affairs and is based in Ottawa. Reem can be reached at reem@grassrootspa.ca
Recently, I had the opportunity to lead the management of a significant lobby day for a client on Parliament…
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Lindsay Yaciuk from Grassroots Public Affairs shares the importance of "embracing an attitude of gratitude" in 2023.
At the end of 2022, I had an unexpected health setback, and while I waited for my diagnosis, I didn’t know if everything…
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November 3rd, 2022
This afternoon Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland presented the 2022 Fall Economic Statement. The Fall Economic Statement foresees the federal deficit at $36.4 billion in 2022-23, down from the…
#1 was Territorial Markers, #2 WIIFM, and #3 Grassroots’ 3C’s. This last article will put a bow around post COVID advocacy principles as our way of encouraging all groups seeking government support to address the big-picture issues of Purpose…
In articles 1 & 2 we addressed Territorial Markers and WIIFM. In this article, we address our trademark approach to effective advocacy which was developed based on the foundational principle that the very best people to speak FOR an industry…
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Last week Ray Pons addressed Territorial Markers, which are all about non-verbal communication. This article focusses on what you say, the words, and delivery of the words, when asking for what you are seeking from members of government and…
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Sr. Communications Specialist, Ray Pons presents the first of four articles designed to help you communicate better and communicate much more by design, rather than by default [your usual, comfort-zone style of self-expression].
Advocacy,…
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FederalPost-Covid Advocacy Series 4/4: Purpose – Mission – Vision.
Advocacy, PersonalPost-Covid Advocacy Series 3/4: The 3C's Clarity – Consistency – Collaboration.
Advocacy, PersonalPost-Covid Advocacy Series 2/4: Asking For What You Want.
Advocacy, PersonalPost-COVID Advocacy Series 1/4: Territorial Markers.
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