1. Government Relations and Public Affairs Consulting
The Progressive Group
Government Relations and Public Affairs Consulting

2. Canadian Business Environment
The Canadian province of British Columbia is committed to supporting business and protecting their investments. Its geographic location, diverse population and abundant natural resources with a highly educated workforce make British Columbia an ideal place to invest and do business.
Investors and businesses find the Canadian and British Columbian system of government and the multitude of environmental, Aboriginal and other special interests a daunting challenge.
The Progressive Group has the international, national and local knowledge, experience and contacts to integrate and manage the complex and dynamic array of laws and public interests. The services we provide will give you and your company the competitive edge you need to be successful.

3. The Progressive Group
Located in downtown Vancouver, The Progressive Group is a strategic communications consulting firm specializing in government relations and public affairs.
Corporations impacted by government policies, politics, legislation/regulations or those who are entering into the B.C. market, need the advice of seasoned strategists.
Knowing the key decision makers and the policy and institutional context is crucial.

4. The Progressive Group
The Progressive Group assists clients in successfully navigating Canada’s political and bureaucratic systems through highly-effective strategies that combine government knowledge, business experience and strategic political thinking with creative communications that demand attention.
We successfully develop public affairs strategies that coordinate and guide the various component parts of government relations, community engagement and media relations, to achieve consistent messages that resonate with the different recipient audiences.
Our client needs are diverse, but they share a common bond: each demands imaginative, forward-thinking solutions and uniquely tailored plans built on a foundation of thorough research, strategic targeting and creative, timely execution.

5. Services Overview Government relations and strategic communications
Information and intelligence gathering
Political, public policy, regulatory and information analysis
Advocacy and lobbying
Approval process strategies
Tracking the progress of proposed projects by monitoring the proponents’ permit application, their interactions with local, provincial and national interests and political developments
Public affairs management
Strategic planning of all aspects of public affairs from government relations, media and public relations, through to stakeholder management
Working with public and private sector alliances in achieving your business objectives

6. Patrick Kinsella – Political Affairs Advisor
Political Campaign Strategist for 40 years
Named one of B.C.’s top 50 most influential persons more than once
Fundraiser, B.C. Liberal Party
Member, B.C. Liberal Party Campaign 2013
Member, Christy Clark Leadership Team
Campaign Chair, B.C. Liberal Party 2001 and 2005
Established The Progressive Group
National Campaign Team, P.C. Party of Canada
Established Progressive Strategies, Public Affairs
B.C. Provincial Campaign Manager, Social Credit Party
Chief of Staff, B.C. office of the Premier
Campaign Manager, Ontario provincial campaign
Executive Director, Ontario Progressive Conservative Party
CEO of The Progressive Group – current

7. Cynthia Shore – Government Relations and Public Affairs Strategist
Policy analyst specializing in waste management, energy, electricity, resort development, transportation, mining
Highly effective communicator
Political fundraiser and campaign strategist throughout the 1990’s up to the present day
Principal in Strategic Thinking BC
BC Vice President and government relations consultant in a national Public Affairs firm
Independent consultant to BC Transit
Independent consultant to BC Government 1995
Ministry of Environment Waste Reduction Commission
Business owner of Telperion Visuals
Partner in The Progressive Group - current

8. The Progressive Group Suite 1602 – 1166 Alberni Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
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