From Grassroots Movements to Global Markets

Empowering Canadian Communities for the Global Stage. We help regions unlock their unique potential by bridging the gap between global insight and local action. Our division supports governments and economic development organizations with tailored, data-driven strategies designed to grow local economies.

• Investment Attraction & Prospect Development: We identify target sectors and build compelling value propositions to connect regions with global investors and site selectors.
• Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E): Strengthening your local economic foundation by removing barriers to investment and hiring for existing businesses.
• Workforce Development & Talent Strategy: Aligning local skills with emerging opportunities to close labor gaps and attract the workforce of the future.
• Strategic Economic Planning: Setting a clear direction for sustainable prosperity through asset mapping, benchmarking, and performance metrics.

Empowering Community-Centric Voices. We structure and activate movements that give your economic and policy objectives the momentum they need to succeed.

• Citizen Engagement: Mobilizing the grassroots to support regional development projects and infrastructure growth.
• Public Narrative: Framing your community’s story to attract both political will and private capital.

Evidence-Based Impact. We translate your economic goals into concrete policy instruments.

• Impact Modelling: Quantifying the "returns on effective policy" and the economic cost of inaction to persuade decision-makers.
• Strategic Policy Reports: Developing the case for regional investment and legislative reform.

The Power of Evidence-Based Influence. We translate your economic goals into concrete policy instruments that decision-makers trust.

• Policy Design & Impact Modelling: Quantifying effective policy and designing approaches that will support results.
• Regulatory Review: Analyzing proposed initiatives to identify risks, opportunities, and avenues for constructive change.

Global Perspective – Local Advantage. Our team has been at the centre of negotiating major trade agreements, including CETA, CPTPP, and CUSMA. We use that expertise to give you a competitive edge in international trade.

• Research & Intelligence: Qualitative market reviews and deep listening to understand supply and demand trends.
• Competitive Analysis: Identifying your edge to ensure optimal market entry.
• Scaling and Growth Strategy: Developing the roadmap for international expansion.
• Market Access & Diversification: Leveraging trade treaties to find unique opportunities in new jurisdictions.

Invest with Confidence. Through progressive risk analysis, we help you understand uncertainty and explore growth opportunities while protecting your interests.

• Political Risk & Sanctions: Navigating geopolitical shifts and regulatory compliance.
• Acquisition and Investment Risk Analysis: Deep-dive due diligence to uncover vulnerabilities before you invest.
• ESG & Human Rights: Ensuring your investments align with modern social and governance standards.
• Labour & Community Analysis: Understanding the social fabric of a region to ensure resilient operations.

Navigate the North American Corridor with Certainty. Having been at the table for the NAFTA modernization talks that led to the CUSMA/USMCA, our team possesses unparalleled insight into the rules governing North American trade. We help businesses and industries ensure their operations are fully aligned with the latest treaty requirements to avoid delays and maximize duty-free benefits.

• Rules of Origin & Certification: Expert guidance on qualifying your products for CUSMA preferential tariff treatment.
• Audit Readiness & Verification: Strengthening your internal documentation to withstand customs audits and regulatory scrutiny.
• Labor & Environmental Standards Compliance: Navigating the specialized "Rapid Response" mechanisms and increased social standards within the agreement.
• Cross-Border Supply Chain Optimization: Strategic advice on structuring your North American operations to leverage the treaty's full competitive advantages.

Data-Driven Foundations for Strategic Growth. Success in today’s economy requires more than intuition; it requires deep situational awareness. We provide the research and analysis needed to understand complex jurisdictions, identify emerging economic trends, and capitalize on sectoral strengths. Our intelligence allows you to move with confidence, whether you are lobbying for policy change or investing in a new region.

• Jurisdictional & Market Analysis: Deep-dive reviews of political, economic, and regulatory landscapes across global and domestic jurisdictions to identify hurdles and opportunities.
• Industry Cluster Strategies: Identifying and strengthening regional concentrations of related industries to drive innovation, lower operational costs, and increase global competitiveness.
• Sector-Specific Intelligence: Tailored research into individual economic sectors—from agri-food and energy to tech and manufacturing—to uncover untapped growth potential.
• Competitive & Trend Forecasting: Monitoring supply-demand shifts, competitor movements, and public sentiment to keep your organization adaptive and resilient.

Unlock the Capital for Growth. Securing funding is often the most significant hurdle for ambitious projects. We help businesses, municipalities, and non-profits navigate the complex landscape of public and private funding. Our team identifies, structures, and writes compelling applications that align your goals with the priorities of funding bodies.

• Federal, Provincial, & Municipal Grants: Navigating programs like the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), regional development agencies (FedDev, Western Diversification), and municipal infrastructure funds.
• Economic & Community Development Funding: Identifying grants specifically designed to boost regional competitiveness, workforce development, and local tourism.
• Trade and Export Subsidies: Leveraging programs like CanExport to fund your international market entry and global expansion.
• Full-Cycle Support: From initial eligibility assessment and asset mapping to final technical writing and post-award reporting.

Quantifying Impact with Mathematical Precision. In the world of policy and trade, data is the ultimate persuader. We provide rigorous quantitative analysis to help clients understand the financial implications of trade barriers, tax shifts, and economic trends. Our econometric modeling turns complex variables into clear fiscal stories, providing the "hard evidence" required to influence budgets and investment decisions.

• Tariff & Trade Cost Analysis: Detailed modeling of the direct and indirect costs of tariffs, duties, and non-tariff barriers. We help businesses optimize their supply chains under CUSMA, CETA, and other trade frameworks to minimize fiscal leakage.
• Fiscal Impact Assessment: Quantifying how proposed policy changes—such as new taxes, credits, or regulations—will affect your bottom line or a region’s treasury. We calculate the "cost of inaction" to make a compelling financial case for reform.
• Econometric Modeling & Forecasting: Utilizing advanced statistical methods to forecast market trends, labor shifts, and the long-term economic outcomes of large-scale development projects.
• Custom Economic Data Tools: Developing proprietary dashboards and models that allow organizations to track fiscal risks and opportunities in real-time across different jurisdictions.