Global Public Affairs understands local government. We understand that local government is qualitatively different from federal and provincial governments. We also know that towns and cities are important to you and your organization because they spend billions of dollars each year and influence public policy in key areas such as health, transportation, environment and economic development. That is why we have recruited a specialized team of professionals to focus on getting results for you and your organization in cities and towns across Canada. Global Public Affairs is dedicated to working in municipalities across Canada, assisting clients through a flexible service offering that includes:

• Monitoring municipal governments, tracking issues and political developments
• Researching opportunities and threats, providing customized or syndicated reports as required
• Contact management with key political and bureaucratic officials
• Developing and implementing a strategic advocacy plan
• Assisting with government procurement, including customer development strategies and responses to Requests for Proposals and Request for Quotations
• Assisting with rezonings, regulatory applications and permit approvals
• Providing strategic advisory services and political insight into local situations
• Linkages to public affairs, community outreach services and communications

Global Public Affairs has developed a successful track record in key areas of municipal government, including:

• Transportation and transit
• Environmental policy
• Energy conservation and distribution
• Public health
• Solid waste and recycling
• Water and waste water policy and implementation
• Information technology and telecommunications
• Residential and commercial real estate development
• Economic development
• Municipal finance and tax policy
• Arts, culture and heritage
• Municipal procurement
• Issues related to the hospitality sector
• Special events

We provide the depth and breadth of municipal consulting that is unequalled by any other government relations firm in Canada.

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