The IGRG team draws on decades of government and corporate experience to deliver results for our clients. Our team shares a detailed understanding of the machinery of government while offering in-depth knowledge in a variety of public policy areas, including:

Legislative and Regulatory Practice

The IGRG team of professionals understand Parliament and the legislative process because they have direct experience at every stage of the public policy process, from policy conception and consultations, to guiding the passage of legislation and governor-in-council decisions. Developing a solid strategic plan at the outset of the public policy process and establishing your company or association as a committed stakeholder increases your likelihood of getting better legislation and regulations.

Procurement Practice

IGRG can help you sell your goods and services to the federal government by identifying sales opportunities and customizing a marketing strategy tailored to the government marketplace. IGRG consultants can help you to better understand the statement of requirement and identify possible consortia partners, where necessary. IGRG critically evaluates your bid and helps you monitor the procurement at every stage of the process.

Trade Practice

IGRG assists clients wishing to expand trading opportunities, export technology, cope with foreign trade issues, and participate in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. IGRG offers a full array of advisory services and hands-on assistance, including working with export credit and aid agencies to develop an appropriate financing package.

Commercialization Practice

Fiscal pressure, in combination with re-evaluation of roles, is encouraging the reorganization of government operations and service delivery, resulting in opportunities for the private sector to suggest unique ways to meet public objectives with private resources. IGRG helps clients identify those opportunities, establish consortia, obtain financing and respond to Request for Proposals or prepare Unsolicited Proposals for the federal government marketplace.

Environmental Practice

More than ever before, governments are forced to respond to public demand for stricter environmental regulations, resulting in a growing array of provincial, national and international environmental laws, regulations and conventions. IGRG offers a comprehensive range of services to assist companies achieve business objectives in the face of increasingly complex environmental regulations. IGRG specializes in devising win-win-win approaches to reconcile the needs of industry with the objectives of government, the public and environmental groups.

Canada - U.S. Practice

Canada and the United States are fused in the pursuit of common economic objectives on the North American continent.

Canada and the United States:

• Are each others' largest trading partners, with trade exceeding a billion dollars a day;
• Are partners in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements like NAFTA and the FTA which have contributed to a threefold growth - almost $400 billion annually - in trade between the Canada and the US over the past 10 years;
• Are signatories to more than 200 treaty agreements;
• Have billions in acquisitions and mergers annually by American companies in Canada; and
• 90 percent of Canadians live within 100 miles of the American border.

American companies seek to establish a stronger presence in Canada benefit from an enhanced understanding of Canadian public policy and the unique nature of our regulatory system. Canada has a different system of government; a different tax regime; over 20,000 government regulations (with another 1000 new regulations enacted annually); and, a unique history that impacts how Canadians conduct government and do business.

IGRG has a comprehensive GR Program for American companies wishing to do business in Canada that ensures American companies:

• Can take full advantage of programs for establishing a Canadian corporation;
• Are aware of financial incentives for Canadian business;
• Can take advantage of tax credits when doing business in Canada;
• Find the most advantageous location for plants and other operations in Canada;
• Are equipped to win billions in federal procurement as per NAFTA rules;
• Understand the unique public policy environment which is completely different than that of the United States; and more.

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