Government & Public Policy
McMillan’s Government and Public Policy team is a recognized leader in government relations and public policy issues, with well-established relationships with key decision makers throughout Canada’s federal, provincial and municipal governments. Our clients benefit, in particular, from our strategic partnership with McMillan Vantage, who deliver targeted and comprehensive government and public relations services. It is a full-service, national public affairs firm and the only such consultancy anchored in a national law firm. Collectively, our experienced team offers government relations counsel, policy and regulatory analysis, and strategic communications services to Canadian and international clients.
Through McMillan Vantage, our lawyers help clients manage risks and maximize opportunities in an increasingly competitive and public marketplace of ideas, policies and corporate strategies. We regularly advise corporations, agencies, non-governmental organizations, associations and governments on government relations and public policy issues. We have initiated legislative changes in key areas of governmental activity including taxation, competition law, business law and the regulation of foreign investment.
McMillan’s Government and Public Policy team is focused on facilitating mutually beneficial relationships between governments’ regulatory activities and the interests of our clients. We support clients by:
- Keeping them abreast of legislative developments that could impact their businesses;
- Assisting in the preparation of submissions with respect to legislation;
- Preparing them for public consultations;
- Assisting with the selection of third-party consultants, such as public relations firms and lobbyists;
- Assisting with public policy research and analysis;
- Advising on lobbyist registration, lobbying compliance and ethical obligations at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal level;
- Advising on election law compliance at all levels of government, including advertising and political financing rules;
- Providing guidance on issues relating to conflict of interest and anti-corruption;
- Representing corporations, other organizations and executives at all stages of investigations, enforcement proceedings and prosecutions for political and integrity law offences.
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Canada Proposes Stricter Supply Chain Requirements to Tackle Forced and Child Labour
The Government of Canada has launched public consultations on expanding the import prohibition on goods produced by forced labour.
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Oct 30, 2024
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Deadlines Approaching: Government of Canada Launches Series of Consultations on Canada’s Trade Future
The Government has launched an unprecedented series of public consultations on trade policy covering economic security, certain products from China, and CUSMA.
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Sep 18, 2024
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The United States Challenges Canada’s Digital Services Tax
On August 30, 2024, the United States challenged Canada’s Digital Services Tax under CUSMA. The dispute implicates billions of dollars in Canada-US trade.
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Sep 18, 2024
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Canada Expands Interim Measures and Disclosure Powers for Foreign Investment National Security Reviews
As of September 3, 2024, the Government has new powers it can use when conducting national security reviews under the Investment Canada Act
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Sep 11, 2024
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What Canadian Businesses Need to Know About the New Tariffs on Chinese Steel, Aluminum and Electric Vehicles (or: Why Your Next EV May Come with a Side of Surtax)
On August 26, 2024, the Government of Canada announced trade measures targeting Chinese imports such as electric vehicles and steel & aluminum.
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Aug 28, 2024
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Plan for the Ban: Textile and Apparel Industry Consultation Opens on Canada’s Roadmap to Curb Plastic Waste and Pollution
Government of Canada consultation process to draft a roadmap to address plastic waste and pollution in textile and apparel industry.
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Aug 26, 2024
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Greenwashing and Canada’s Increased Regulation of Environmental Claims: The Latest Amendments to the Competition Act
The federal government has increased the regulation of greenwashing in Canada under the Competition Act and its impact on Canadian businesses.
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Aug 22, 2024
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Tariffs, Trade, and Economic Security: Insights on Canada’s Latest Consultation
On August 9, 2024, Global Affairs Canada initiated a 45-day public consultation process focused on safeguarding and enhancing Canada's economic security.
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Aug 21, 2024
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Energy Insight – Making Dollars And Sense Of Carbon Markets – Part 3: Cross Border Carbon Transportation
We examine the economic and policy challenges associated with cross-border carbon transportation.
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Aug 6, 2024
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Canada’s Updated Draft PFAS Report: The Latest on The Emerging Regulation of “Forever Chemicals”
Updated Draft PFAS Report and Revised Risk Management Report published by the Canadian government on the future regulation of PFAS.
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Aug 2, 2024
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