Industry has long recognized the important benefits of working with government. Effective government relations can shape the long-term regulatory approach, increase understanding of market constrains and identify sales opportunities available in the public sector.
By monitoring public policy and becoming involved in government consultations and working groups on government economic and research policies, corporations can have an inside track when it comes to identifying regulatory changes, policy shifts and procurement opportunities. Whether your business is selling goods or services, commodities or high-technology, the government should be an important customer. In the Information & Communications Technology sector, understanding the big trends in government such as the move to Public-Private partnerships and the implementation of Government e-services or administrative improvements and restructuring can be the key to developing and providing the necessary products and services. Established relationships with government can highlight future emerging solutions, facilitate responses to existing RFPs and accelerate a variety of approvals. Issues in government technology regulation, government procurement and support services can include:
- Economic development policy, funding support, regional and industrial benefits
- Science and Technology Policy
- Access to research and development programs and funding
- Procurement Reform
- Expenditure Review
- Approval processes, , contract agreements, terms and conditions and appeals
- Liability, privacy and security
- Eligibility rules and set-asides
- NAFTA, WTO and other trade agreements, import/export rules and border processes
Global’s Industry and Innovation practice have served a cross sector of Canada’s technology leaders.
