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Government Affairs and Public Policy Strategic advice locally, across and around the globe. Overview

The Dentons Government Affairs and Public Policy group in Canada comprises a world-class team of former politicians, policy leaders and leading recognized lawyers who assist clients with their policy, business, legislative, legal, political and regulatory needs at the local, provincial, national and international levels to strategically address complex issues and mitigate risk. We take advantage of Dentons' full service legal platform to achieve client goals in an increasingly complex policy and regulatory landscape. The group offers services to clients across all of our six Canadian offices, in collaboration with our leading public policy practice in the US and Dentons professionals around the globe.

dentons.com 3 Who we are

Experienced team • David Hancock, QC, former This group also draws on the The Government Affairs and Public of , Deputy Premier experienced Dentons US Public Policy group has capability that is and of many different Policy and Regulation practice, without peer in Canada. Alberta Government departments whose members include over 240 (Justice and Attorney General, legal and public policy advisors, Our team includes: Solicitor General, Education, including former ambassadors, senior Advanced Education and party officials, members of the US • The Right Honourable Jean Technology, and Human Services). Congress, top aides to US presidents, Chrétien, PC, CC, OM, QC, governors and senators, including Canada’s 20th Prime Minister • The Honourable James Moore, Newt Gingrich, former US presidential (1993-2003). First elected in 1963, PC, former Canadian Minister of candidate and former of Mr. Chrétien also served as a Industry, Minister of Canadian the US House of Representatives, federal minister in over ten Heritage and Official Languages, Howard Dean, former US presidential ministerial departments. Minister for the Asia Pacific candidate, Governor of Vermont and Gateway and the 2010 Olympics. chair of the Democratic National • The Right Honourable Stephen Committee, Gordon Giffin, former Harper, PC, Canada’s 22nd Prime • Gil Rémillard, former Minister of Ambassador of the to Minister (2006-2015), through International Relations, Minister of Canada, Ron Kaufman, former White a global Dentons affiliation with Public Security, Minister of Justice, House political director for President Harper & Associates. Mr. Harper Attorney General, and Minister of George H.W. Bush and Maryscott was elected Member of the House Intergovernmental Affairs within (Scotty) Greenwood, Chair of the of Commons in 1993. He was the the Government. Canadian American Business Council. longest serving Conservative The US Public Policy and Regulation • Robert (Bob) Murray, Ph.D., Prime Minister since Sir John A. practice is supported by a leading team former Vice-President of Research MacDonald and also served as of lawyers across eleven US states. at the Frontier Centre for Public Leader of the Opposition from Policy, Adjunct Professor of 2002-2004 and 2004-2006. Political Science at the University • Gary Doer, former Ambassador of of Alberta and Director of Canada to the United States and Legislative and Political Affairs for former the Catholic Schools (1999-2009). Trustees Association.

4 dentons.com What we do

Global strategic advice Public policy advice and guide you through these changes • Dentons Canada also draws on strategic political intelligence and how to work with governments the international experience of the • By knowing the legislative and to effect positive change for 20th , the political “pulse” across Canada your organization. Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien, PC, CC, and around the world, we offer • A "force multiplier," our network has OM, QC, as Counsel. Mr. Chrétien’s clients a unique insight into the the ability to mobilize, organize and experience in international markets rapidly changing world around activate public policy campaigns and global affairs provides valued us. In the modern era, investment through targeted nationwide counsel and strategic advice to decisions, asset management legislative and regulatory tracking; Canadian companies and Dentons strategies, business development provide high-calibre analysis of clients. Mr. Chrétien is based in our decisions must only be made after national, regional and local issues office. seeking the best legal and policy and visibility; and assist with advice possible. The scope of our relationship-building in new markets. • Through Dentons' global affiliation collective experience, networks with the Rt. Hon. , and capability is unparalleled. PC, 22nd Prime Minister of Canada, Strategic counselling and and Harper & Associates, and Government relations and planning working with our international advocacy • Setting priorities, focusing resources where they are most offices and lawyers as appropriate, • We provide on-the-ground support needed, and strengthening the Government Affairs and for, and management of, public governance to support those Public Policy group is able to policy and advocacy initiatives. provide strategic advice to global functions are keys to successful clients entering new markets, • Major changes in the political outcomes. We can help your strategic issues management and and economic landscapes across organization set the right priorities implementation. Mr.Harper is based Canada, the US and around the and develop a plan to maximize in our Calgary office. globe have impacted legislation, your success. regulations, trade and interactions with various levels of government. Our advisors and lawyers can help

dentons.com 5 Issues management and Risk analysis and mitigation Regulatory affairs communications • Legislative and political change • We provide full service legal and • Every organization is vulnerable creates risk and uncertainty for strategic support to firms in all to crises and contentious issues, business. Our advisors and lawyers regulated industries. With the requiring high-stakes decisions to can help assess and mitigate your benefit of extensive experience be made quickly and a number risks across Canada, the US our team can counsel companies of variables to be managed and globally. on the full range of requirements effectively. A poor approach to for regulatory authorization crisis management could catalyze Governance counselling or compliance. This includes new issues and crises. We have a • Our lawyers and advisors can preparation and submission of proven track record in applying provide objective and detailed applications, advocacy at written strategies to help organizations analyses that will guide an or oral public hearings, as well as successfully deal with any sudden organization on how to be more counsel at possible appeals or or significant events. productive, innovative, competitive judicial reviews of agency decisions. and successful. On an ongoing basis, we provide • The best way to manage a crisis advice on strategic engagement is preparedness. We are proficient • Decision-making, reporting and with regulators and oversee in crisis management and can accountability are essential to government authorities. help prepare a comprehensive risk the success of any organization. analysis so you can be prepared Without good governance, an for issues which will minimize the organization's chance of success impact to your organization. is diminished. Our extensive knowledge in governance across • With social media and the 24-hour public, private and non-profit online news cycle, there are now sectors enables us to counsel more avenues than ever available any organization on the best for reaching an audience, which approach to governance to fit your has also made it more difficult organization's unique needs. to have a lasting impact. We will help your organization infuse your communications efforts with an agenda or master plan, to ensure audience penetration and impact.

6 dentons.com What makes Dentons different?

• We’re polycentric. Dentons has no headquarters and no dominant national culture. We proudly offer clients talent from diverse backgrounds and countries, with deep experience in every legal tradition in the world.

• We offer effective business solutions. Rather than focus on theoretical legal analysis, we provide specific, dynamic advice that gets a deal done or a dispute resolved.

• We measure our success by the service we provide. Regardless of the scale and scope of your business needs, you get the individual attention you need and deserve. Whether the matter is big or small, if it is important to you, then it is important to us.

dentons.com 7 Lead national contacts

Joe Lougheed James Moore Partner Lead Senior Business Advisor D: +1 403 268 6884 D: +1 604 691 6418 Joe leads our Government Affairs and Public James Moore is a Senior Business Advisor in our Policy group. Joe’s practice is in the corporate Government Affairs and Public Policy group. commercial area, including private equity and corporate James provides strategic advice to clients in , governance. Joe provides advice to domestic and interna- across Canada and around the world. With an extensive tional companies and major public institutions concerning background as a senior cabinet minister in the , extensive knowledge of Canada’s business corporate matters, the drafting and negotiation of contracts community, and his public policy background, he is a valued and agreements, private mergers and acquisitions, private member of the Dentons team. equity, venture capital, start-ups and corporate governance James served as Canada’s Minister of Industry, Minister of and compliance. Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Secretary of [email protected] State for the Asia Pacific Gateway and Minister for the 2010 Olympics. He served as the Senior for the province of British Columbia, he was also Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Prosperity, and Vice Chair of the Operations and Social Affairs Cabinet Committees. [email protected]

Dr. Robert (Bob) Murray Managing Director D: +1 780 423 7231 Bob Murray is the Managing Director of our Government Affairs and Public Policy group. Bob offers a wealth of experience in business, research, public affairs, and issues and crisis management, allowing him to provide clients with the high-caliber service they need. He advises clients on strategic planning and development, public policy, risk analysis, governance, and government relations in Canada and internationally. [email protected]

8 dentons.com Lead regional contacts

Montreal

Ann Bigué, Ad. E. Michel Brunet Counsel Senior Counsel D: +1 514 878 8808 D: +1 514 878 8832 [email protected] [email protected]

Pierre Lortie Claude Morency Senior Business Advisor Office Managing Partner D: +1 514 878 8863 D: +1 514 878 8870 [email protected] [email protected]

Gil Rémillard Counsel D: +1 514 878 8864 [email protected]

Ottawa

Chantal Bernier Rt. Hon. Jean Chrétien, P.C., C.C., Counsel O.M., Q.C., Ad. E. D: +1 613 783 9684 Counsel [email protected] D: +1 613 783 9696 [email protected]

Bruce Hartley Greg Kane, Q.C. Senior Advisor Counsel D: +1 613 783 9692 D: +1 613 783 9603 [email protected] [email protected]

David P. Little Office Managing Partner D: +1 613 614 6398 [email protected]

dentons.com 9 Toronto

Gary Doer Blair McCreadie Senior Business Advisor Office Managing Partner D: +1 416 863 4738 D: +1 416 863 4532 [email protected] [email protected]

Paul Lalonde Sandy Walker Partner Partner D: +1 416 361 2372 D: +1 416 863 4517 [email protected] [email protected]

Edmonton

David (Dave) Hancock, Q.C. Carman McNary, Q.C. Counsel Office Managing Partner D: +1 780 423 7368 D: +1 780 423 7236 [email protected] [email protected]

Vancouver

John Sandrelli Office Managing Partner D: +1 604 443 7132 [email protected]

10 dentons.com Notes:

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