HPAG offers a full range of government relations services:

• reporting on policy development;
• assistance to help clients represent themselves in a professional and timely manner;
• monitoring of Parliament and committees;
• preparation of briefs and supporting documents.

HPAG has specialized experience in providing supplementary government relations services to support the staff of national associations and companies.

Since the media have a pervasive impact on government decision-making, HPAG has developed a related practice of media relations advice and assistance to clients.

HPAG was founded on the belief that government is never neutral. Its every program and policy works to the benefit of some members of society and against others.

That's why industries have increasingly joined together to monitor federal affairs and to take initiatives that ensure their voice is heard.

But only the largest and wealthiest can support a fully staffed federal office charged with monitoring and responding to all federal issues that have an impact on them.

We offer more than 20 years' experience in assisting national associations and corporate clients to monitor federal affairs to take timely and effective steps to ensure that their expertise is understood by policymakers and politicians.

The level of HPAG's assistance ranges from full government relations services to associations and companies based outside the capital, to regular support for Ottawa-based groups. These services range from reporting policy developments before it's too late to drafting and implementing communications strategies.

Communications services include :

• developing and advising on communications strategies;
• drafting and producing press releases and backgrounders;
• organizing and supporting press conferences;
• monitoring of national and regional newspapers.

HPAG has many years’ experience in all aspects of media relations. An effective communications strategy is often the prerequisite of good government relations.

HPAG staff combines a knowledge of how government works with an understanding of the media for the benefit of clients.

Events planning and delivery services include:

• identifying appropriate times and venues for events;
• assisting with theme development;
• advising for federal political speakers and meetings;
• liason with catering services;
• staff support for the event;
• follow up activities.

HPAG has assisted industry groups with grassroots representation since the early eighties. We were among the first to organize conferences built around the interaction of Members of Parliament with their constituents.

HPAG specializes in political conferences and receptions. If you are considering an event in Ottawa relating to federal issues, we invite you to talk to us before you make any commitments. We believe we can make a difference that can spell success for you.