Our Solutions

A strategic communications plan -- one that effectively targets government, media, and the public -- can turn crisis into opportunity. TACTIX' government relations professionals know how to negotiate the complex network of relationships between different stakeholders to help your organization successfully achieve its objectives.

We hand tailor your government relations plan to successfully move you through any current difficulties and simultaneously build long-term trust and good will for your organization with key government decision-makers.

• Association Representation
  TACTIX’ depth of experience with how governments make decisions helps us to advocate your association’s concerns through an engaged, meaningful dialogue with appropriate government agencies and individuals.
   
• Coalition Building
  TACTIX’ depth of experience with Canadian government means that we can proactively identify other businesses, associations, and community groups – even those who are not usually allies – whose position aligns with yours.
   
• Crisis Communications
  TACTIX identifies the full range of stakeholders involved and prepares a plan that effectively communicates your company’s position and efforts to resolve the problems at hand.
   
•  Legislative Advocacy
  TACTIX devises effective lobbying campaigns to advocate your business goals with Canadian federal and provincial legislative bodies. Legislation is analyzed to determine the impact it may have on your company and an integrated action plan is created – whether protecting the status quo is desirable or amendments are necessary.
   
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Our Ottawa team of seasoned merger and acquisition specialists can help you successfully negotiate the complexities of the Competition Act and the Investment Canada Act as well as the political environment within which transactions occur.
   
• Municipal Representation
  Effective representation of your issues and interests at the municipal government level can leverage your federal or provincial government relations objectives. Or successful realization of your business objectives may require a dedicated and stand-alone campaign at Ottawa City Hall.
   
• Perception Audits
  We survey current Ottawa and provincial decision-makers and influencers within relevant government bodies on their awareness of your organization, your key messages, and how regulatory and legislative changes may affect your goals.
   
• Procurement
  We work with you to develop business opportunities across government – analyzing capital projects and service contracts for potential – with a resultant increase in revenue. We also identify other companies that may be beneficial partners for co-bidding or Industrial Regional Benefit (IRB) purposes.
   
• Product Defence
  Your company’s products may attract attention from people and organizations with a vested interest in controversy, resulting in a negative impact on your government and value chain stakeholders. Effective product defence minimizes damage and protects your brand’s market share.
   
• Regulatory Approvals
  The Canadian government regulatory processes may be short (weeks to months) or long (years). Given the vast array of information involved, it can be difficult for regulators to see all aspects of the impact resulting from their decisions. When required, we can engage with the appropriate decision-makers to ensure that they understand how proposed regulations affect your ability to carry out business.
   
• Reputation Management
  Build a good reputation or improve your existing reputation with the people who matter. Become one of the valued resources invited to join relevant government task forces as part of the consulting process for your industry or economic sector.
   
• Strategic Counsel
  A detailed picture of which parts of government are involved in your issues – the ones that can help or hinder your success – is invaluable. We identify the key decision-makers and help you better understand how the relevant government entities interact.
   
• Writing
  TACTIX’ professionals can meet your writing needs with persuasive text designed for the unique requirements of platform speeches, parliamentary committees, government task forces, regulatory agencies, and letters to federal, provincial, and municipal levels of government.