Strategic Policy Planning

Two Roads has provided strategic policy planning advice, facilitated strategic planning meetings, led in policy development and conducted policy research on a broad scope of issues at the national, provincial, regional, municipal and local levels of government.

Among my clients has been the Office of the Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, the Queen’s Privy Council Office of Canada, Office of the Auditor General of Canada, Industry Canada, the Department of National Defence, the First Nation of Na-Cho N’y’ak Dun (Yukon) and the Municipality of West Bolton.

Government Policy Advice

Lobbying
Sometimes, gaining insight into the potential direction of a political entity or assisting that entity in appreciating the impact of their decisions may mean the difference between taking a risk and missing an opportunity. Often bringing your organizations views to the attention of the policy-makers may provide them with the input to arrive at a decision that will improve the circumstances of numerous stakeholders.  Through contract experience with the Federal Government, Two Roads has developed relationships and forged partnerships with many governmental and extra governmental organizations. Two Roads will help you get that message across to the people who make the important choices.

Assistance with government funding programs
Whether you have a new company or a seasoned organization, awareness of the support available from governments can make the difference between success and failure. Federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments in Canada deliver hundreds of programs to assist all sizes of business. Becoming aware of and understanding the application process for these programs and services can be a taxing and frustrating endeavour. If Two Roads is not already aware of specific resources available to your firm, I have the tools to find out in record time. Two Roads can find the programs and services available, provide you with important contacts at the sponsoring agency, and make sure your applications are in order so that you can begin your new venture with the minimum of delay.

Administrative Re-engineering

At the Queen’s Privy Council Office of Canada, Two Roads was involved in providing advice to the Federal Government during the federal program review and public service renewal campaigns of the mid-90s.  Working with British Columbia and Yukon First Nation administrations, Two Roads has assisted in the development of constitutions and the mechanisms of self-government, and in the implementation of the institutions of governance. Contracts with the Office of the Auditor General of Canada resulted in the
re-assessment and significant changes in the Department of National Defence’s management of its international peacekeeping efforts. A long term contract with the Aerospace and Defence Branch at Industry Canada saw the creation and putting into force of Technology Partnerships Canada, a replacement program for the Defence Industry Productivity Program.

Two Roads has also worked on administrative re-engineering at the provincial and local government levels.  Two Roads can assist your organization in many aspects of strategic policy analysis.