Carroll & Co Consulting

Lobbying is not a dirty word. And lobbying in Ottawa is a far cry from the world of Thank you for Smoking. 

But it is a word that should matter to any organization doing business with or relying on regulations from government. 

We understand how decisions are made, who makes them and how to explain your issues to them and vice versa. 

Defence procurement is one of the most complicated, nuanced, specialized and consequential interactions between Government and the private sector. 

While this was already an incredibly complicated space, the launch of  the Trump Trade War was launched the Canadian defence environment has changed entirely. Those interested in Canadian defence  procurement are about to need twice the sex with half the foreplay... [Read more]

As Eisenhower said, "plans are nothing; planning is everything." 

Communicating with the multi-headed hydra that is government requires a complex strategy. 

We can help you plan, design, implement and adapt a strategic communications campaign that targets myriad decision-makers. This may or may not include direct lobbying. 

When did Noah build the ark? Before the rain.

In the era of the polycrisis, having a "break in case of glass" plan for your organization is just common sense. Waiting to build that plan until you're already in a crisis is a recipe for disaster. 

With decades of experience in crisis management - some very personal - we can provide a steady hand, a calm head and a strong shoulder. 

Anyone who tells you they know what President Donald Trump is going to do next is lying. If anything is clear, it is that he doesn't know what he will do next from one moment to the next. 

That is going to cost Canadians - and businesses around the world - a lot of money in the coming months and years. 

Working with our partners in Ottawa and Washington, we can help you gather the best intel available, anticipate what might be coming next and respond by accessing key players and emerging supports in both countries. 

As traditional, mainstream media continues to downsize and consolidate, it feel almost impossible to know where you should be looking for  the best value in both earned and paid media campaigns. 

No matter the medium, the message is still what matters most.

Whether it is writing copy, acting as a spokesperson, shooting your own content or placing an effective campaign, we and our partners can help you win the media war in an increasingly complex environment.

A collection of articles and Op-Eds from the Carroll & Co team published in the Parliament Hill industry paper, The Hill Times. 

A collection of articles and Op-Eds from the Carroll & Co team published in the Parliament Hill industry site, iPolitics.ca

Podcasts in which our team members participate: latest up - Jamie with Matt Gurney On the Line

A weekly segment produced by our friends at The Line for the duration of #Election45. The object is to be kind to your opponents and critical of your own party - can Jamie last??

An occassionally updated blog with mostly political thoughts and opinions created and maintained by our Founder.