Government, Strategic Advice, Public Policy, Diplomatic / Foreign Relations Consulting
We understand the dynamic nature of global politics and the intricacies of public policy development. Whether it's crafting effective public policies, fostering strong diplomatic relations, or influencing key stakeholders, the need for expert advice has never been greater. In today's interconnected world, organizations and governments face a myriad of challenges that require sound strategic decision-making. Our firm is committed to providing unparalleled expertise and guidance to help you navigate the complex landscape of international affairs and government relations.
FOCUS AREAS
Government/Governance and Geo-political/Global Issues
With his vast knowledge and experience in governance, government processes and problem solving, our CEO brings immediate value to diverse range of clients. Our firm is fully aware of key societal issues and maintain a true connection with key decision-makers. In addition, we are now witnessing dangerous complications in our world today in a manner we haven’t seen since the Second World War. There are national, regional, and international conflicts that threatens global security, world peace, international strategic relations, democratic, good, and peaceful governments. Our firm offers clear guidance and strategic analysis and advice to governments, international bodies and organizations and institutions to effectively respond and make the appropriate decisions for their respective jurisdictions.
Strategic Advice
Our firm has an exceptional ability to provide clear and concise strategic advice. Our CEO has held multiple senior government portfolios and led cabinet policy committees, such as, Deputy Premier of Alberta, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions, Minister of Labour and Immigration, Minster of Justice, Solicitor General and Attorney General, and Minister of Municipal Affairs. In addition, our CEO chaired multiple cabinet committees while in government, such as Chair of Jobs and Economy Cabinet Policy Committee, Vice Chair of Affordability and Economy Cabinet Policy Committee, Vice Chair of Emergency Management Cabinet Committee, Chair of Legislative Review Committee and Member of Priorities Implementation Cabinet Committee, amongst others. With all these under our principal’s belt, our firm has unique and specialized abilities to assist clients with crisis management, complex and extraordinary disputes, issues and communication management. This is critically important because in many cases a client’s integrity, brand, reputation, and credibility are key to preserving their business advantage, relationships, and overall profitability.
Public Policy and Consultation
Our firm’s principal has gathered all-round experience and high political acumen, a deep understanding of complex public policy issues, such as in the areas of strategic and operational policies, policing and public safety, human rights, equal opportunity policies and legislative framework, First Nation issues, and sensitive political environment. Our firm is acutely aware of major actors, policy and decision makers, partners, and stakeholders. Our firm is therefore able to provide high value advice and manage nuanced and high conflict situations, for positive outcomes. Our principal’s extensive network built throughout decades in the public service, his time in government, non-profit and charities, and the corporate sectors will be a tremendous asset and value to our firm’s clients.
Energy, Oil and Gas and Natural Resources
Having practised law in two key crude oil producing countries, our principal understands global oil and gas, natural resources, and energy markets. Our firm is well versed in geo-political considerations impacting this key sector at the international, national, subnational, and local government levels and their strategic and economic impact. Our firm is well suited to navigate the regulatory environments, structure deals, provide clear and concise strategic advice on personnel, assets, safety and security challenges, deal with conflict of laws and contractual disputes to ensure best outcome for clients.
Healthcare Systems Policy, Design and Administration
Healthcare delivery partners all over the world are struggling with how best to structure and deliver healthcare to their citizens when and where they need them. This has become increasingly challenging given the extraordinarily high cost of funding healthcare, as well as competition for healthcare workers globally. Canada, Alberta and indeed all the provincial governments are confronting similar problems. It’s a global phenomenon and problem. It is not just the cost, but also how best to structure, administer and deliver healthcare that maximizes frontline skills and capacities. There is acute global shortage of healthcare professionals, from nurses, doctors, and other allied healthcare workers. The various professional regulatory bodies, colleges and postsecondary institutions have challenges with the right model that ensures continuity of supplies and well-trained practitioners. There is no doubt that government and these partners must focus both on local supplies and internationally trained medical and healthcare graduates (IMGS). Our principal spent a great deal of time dealing with these issues as Ministers of Labour and Immigration, Skilled Trades and Professions and Deputy Premier, working with his colleagues in Health, Advanced Education, Jobs and Economy and professional regulatory bodies and colleges. Our firm is therefore uniquely positioned and ready to offer strategic advice on the appropriate healthcare structure, administration and delivery, human resources, as well as help streamline complex and unnecessary regulatory red tape and administrative bottlenecks.
Diplomatic, Trade and Foreign Relations
Our firm has deep interest in international strategic studies and the complex world of geopolitics. Our principal had the advantage of serving in several key cabinet portfolios – Deputy Premier, Minister of Justice, Solicitor General and Attorney General, Ministers of Labour and Immigration, Municipal Affairs, and Skilled Trades and Professions. In these capacities, our principal dealt with his counterparts in other provincial and federal governments on matters impacting their respective jurisdictions and peoples on bilateral basis and through the forum of ministers responsible for those portfolios. Our principal also had the unique privilege of facilitating multinational companies looking to invest in Alberta. Our principal also has the pleasure of welcoming and hosting Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consul Generals. Such countries included Israel, Philippines, Nigeria, Japan, the United States, Ukraine, Hungary, the Kingdom of Belgium, etc. With our firm’s unique and vast experience in geopolitics, local and international, conflicts and opportunities around the world, we are well prepared to offer balanced, pragmatic, nuanced strategic advice and counsel on trade and investment, diplomatic, consular and foreign relations to maximize international trades, investments, immigration and goodwill.
Contact us today and let our experienced team guide you through any challenges you may be facing.