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Toronto Public Affairs
Procurement
Procurement Services is a specialized offering of the Public Affairs Practice at Hill & Knowlton Canada. Our experts provide both ongoing and project-specific counsel on contract procurement. Our range of possible services includes:
Business Development
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Raise the profile of the client by familiarizing the appropriate government departments with the client's interests and capabilities
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Identify potential opportunities
Pre-Bid
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Identify key government decision-makers and prepare a contact program
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Assist the client in responding to an RFI/LOI/SOI or draft SOR
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Monitor activities and review capabilities of competitors
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Advise on any political issues relating to potential partners/sub-contractors as well as industrial benefits
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Advice and counsel re: the government's evaluation methodology
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Assist in the preparation of the preliminary bid strategy
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Prepare a lobby/communication plan to support the bid
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Develop a political strategy where required
Preparation of Proposal
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Review the RFP to ensure that the technical conditions are not prejudicial
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Assist in the finalization of bid strategy
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Advise on the industrial benefits plan
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Provide advice on the government's general terms and conditions
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Attend the bidder's conference and site tour
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Advise the client on bid layout
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Assist in the preparation of the Executive Summary
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Provide third party review
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Monitor the activities of the competition
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Implement the lobby/communication plan
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Evaluation and Negotiation
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Advise on response to questions
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Monitor evaluation activity
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Assist in contract negotiation
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Dispute/Protest Resolution
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Assist the client in seeking remediation for inappropriate or unfair procurement activities or decisions
For more information, please contact:
Jason Grier
Vice President
Vice President
Energy
Deregulation. Consolidation. Privatization. Corporate Social Responsibility. These are just several of the many issues currently facing the global energy industry.
As a result, energy companies are recognizing a growing need to work more closely with regulators and government policy makers, to transform entrenched institutional and public attitudes, to drive new levels of customer service, to enhance engagement with stakeholders and "involved publics", and to establish and build enduring relationships with the communities in which these organizations work, often with the goal of providing increased shareholder value.
This, in turn, is reinforcing the importance of strategic communications and government relations, and of tapping into sources of knowledge that not only understand the complexities of the industry, but which can bring to bear rich experience and a broad range of public relations expertise with global reach.
Drawing upon its network of international offices and affiliates as needed, Hill & Knowlton Canada provides communications services tailored specifically to clients in the energy sector:
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Investor and financial communications
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Crisis communications.
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Issues assessment and planning
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Consumer and business-to-business marketing communications
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Employee change communications
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Media relations.
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Stakeholder and government relations
As Canada's leader in public affairs and strategic communications for the energy sector, Hill & Knowlton has worked for many of the Canada's, and the world's, most recognized energy firms. Past and present clients include organizations representing electricity generation, marketing and distribution, oil and gas, coal, and numerous ancillary businesses.
Along with offices across Canada, Hill & Knowlton is the only firm with full-service offices in London and Houston - acknowledged world energy centres. Hill & Knowlton is also strategically placed in the Middle East, across the Asia-Pacific region, and in Continental and Latin America.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Grier
Vice President
Vice President
Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Whether your company needs to:
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Mitigate the impact of new Standards and Policies
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Seek advice on Compliance and Enforcement issues
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Facilitate an Approval or Environmental Assessment process
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Liaise with government or manage stakeholder relations
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Manage First Nations’ consultations
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Explore regulatory or legislative changes, or
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Co-ordinate complex land use planning
H&K knows how to get it done
H&K’s team has worked successfully with clients to:
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Secure $1.2 Billion in new programs for Ontario’s forest sector
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Achieve a streamlined EA agreement with the Province
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Lobby for a Land Disposal Restrictions Regulation
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Negotiate business critical Certificates of Approval
For more information, please contact:
Sheila Willis
Vice President, Public Affairs
Municipal (GTA)
Navigating the municipal sector has become more complex as amalgamation and recent legislative changes have resulted in bigger and more complicated issues being handled at the municipal level.
Hill & Knowlton can provide you with an in-depth of knowledge of local government that is unmatched. We understand how local government works and have been assisting our clients achieve results. Whether it is helping secure a multi-billion dollar procurement contract; explaining opposition to a new tax; or mobilizing support for an infrastructure project, H&K’s public affairs team can help clients succeed in every jurisdiction in Canada.
Our team has wide experience in all aspects of the municipal government ranging from:
- Procurement
- Infrastructure
- Complex land use planning
- Energy conservation and distribution
- Road and Transit
- Compliance and Enforcement issues
- Telecommunications
- Environmental Assessment
- Water and Waste Management
- Green technology
- Economic Development
- Finance and Tax policy
Drawing upon our experience working in and with municipal governments in the Greater Toronto Area, the City of Toronto and the City of Ottawa, Hill & Knowlton provides services tailored specifically to clients in the municipal sector:
- Government Relations
- Public consultation and engagement
- Communications
- Issues assessment and planning
- Media relations
For more information, please contact:
Judy Pfeifer
Vice President
Gaming
For more information, please contact:
Troy Ross
Vice President
Health
Hill & Knowlton Canada’s Health and Pharmaceutical Practice is Canada’s leading fully integrated health and pharmaceutical practice. A diverse group of clients have effectively used our integrated approach to their advantage which includes access to some of the best and creative healthcare thinking in Canada combined with personalized, senior-level counsel that delivers. Hill & Knowlton can assist in monitoring, interpreting and influencing government to your benefit. Through building key relationships with key decision-makers, Hill & Knowlton offers leading-edge solutions for your regulatory, approval and policy challenges. Our expert team is as diverse in its expertise as your client list.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Grier
Vice President
Vice President