Mr. Evershed will provide an overview of contemporary Canadian politics and how it affects Lockheed Martin’s operations.

Robert Evershed has provided government relations services to Lockheed Martin since 2007. A former employee of the Prime Minister’s Office and Export Development Canada, Mr. Evershed specializes in Canada defence procurement, Canadian strategic communications and advocacy. He has twenty years of Canadian government relations experience.

Titled “Defence Relationship with Canadian Business”, Minister MacKay’s breakfast speech highlighted the defence community’s contribution to the Canadian economy.  The sector provides thousands of jobs and millions of dollars worth of investment. The Government of Canada and the Department of National Defence work in partnership with defence companies to provide the best equipment and services to our troops.

Over lunch, Minister Ambrose gave her speech about Public Works’ efforts to innovate and re-tool government procurement. “Leveraging the Buy” noted recent examples of how Public Works is listening to industry and contiually adpating and updating its policies to better serve the country.

Prospectus Associates is one of Canada’s leading national public affairs consulting firms. The company specializes in Canadian government relations, federal government consultancy, and Canada defence procurement.

“The other big theme from the year – and I see this continuing – is the importance of regulatory approvals in Canadian transactions,” she adds.

Enforcement-minded Melanie Aitken as Commissioner of Competition has “sent a message that she intends to take her power seriously,” Ms. Geraghty says. Backers of the TMX deal are still seeking the Competition Bureau’s approval.

Meanwhile, dealmakers hoping to complete a transaction with a foreign buyer can’t ignore Investment Canada’s “net benefit” to Canada test, which famously led to the end of BHP Billiton’s bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. in 2010. “What I’ve seen is there is a real increase in the role of government relations advisors and planning in advance,” Ms. Geraghty says. “You cannot over-prepare for these things.”

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Prospectus Associates is one of Canada’s leading public affairs firms. In the past, Prospectus has helped Ericsson, Sinopec and AbitibiBowater successfully develop Canadian government relations strategies. You can download  Prospectus’ full Mergers & Acquisitions presentation here.

In Red Bull Crashed Ice, skaters descend a steep ice canal filled with bumps, jumps, rollers and obstacles four-at-a-time, jostling for position as they reach speeds of up to 70kph. With only the top two racers going through to the next round, competition is fierce.

Canadian Kyle Croxall came in second place in the Quebec City race and in doing so, won the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship. To see a recap of the event, please visit the Red Bull website.

Prospectus Associates is one of Canada’s leading national public affairs consulting firms. Headquartered in Ottawa, Prospectus offers federal and Quebec government relations services,  specializing in high-end personalized service by experienced professionals.

CADSI strengthens the relationship and dialogue between government and the defence and security industries. Accordingly, high ranking government and Canadian Forces officials were in attendance last night as well as prominent members of Canada’s leading defence companies.

Robert Evershed, principal, was there on behalf of Prospectus Associates.

Robert Evershed will be attending on behalf of Prospectus Associates. Co-founding Prospectus Associates in 1991, Mr. Evershed has over 21 years of Canadian government relations experience. He is an expert in Canada defence procurement and all aspects of Canadian public affairs. In addition to his clients Lockheed Martin Canada and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mr. Evershed also provides government relations services to Sikorsky and CAE.

Their press release was picked up in the Quebec and national media. Martin-Pierre Pelletier, partner at Prospectus Associates, responded to these misleading statements in Le Devoir, CBC and other media outlets.

Speaking to the CBC, Pelletier refuted “the claim that [bottle manufacturers are] targeting teenagers.”

In Le Devoir, Pelletier reaffirmed the Association des embouteilleurs de boissons gazeuses du Québec (AEBGQ)’s stance on nutritional labelling: “We are in favor of transparency on nutritional content and calories.” The number of calories in each drink is clearly indicated on the front of cans and bottles. Pelletier further stressed the need for consumer choice.

Martin-Pierre Pelletier held various senior positions in the Government of Canada from 1997 to 2005. His ongoing work with Quebec political actors during his tenure in Ottawa, coupled with his past involvement in provincial politics, make him an expert in Canadian and Quebec government relations.

The World-Wide Sales Conference features insights, advice, and best practices for Sikorsky employees and affiliates. Presentations are to be held over six days; topics include aircraft model briefings, new techology initiatives and  ethics in competitive procurements.

Mr. Evershed has provided Canadian government relations services to Sikorsky since 2008. An expert in Canada defence procurement and political strategic communications, Mr. Evershed has 18 years of experience in the Canadian public affairs sector.

Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of commercial and military rotary wing and fixed-wing aircraft. http://www.sikorsky.com/

Mr. Evershed works on the behalf of a range of prominent Canadian and international defence contractors. His experience and knowledge can greatly assist companies involved in Canada defence procurement and political strategic communications.

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The panel will discuss the current political environment in Ottawa and how it affects the investment management industry. Mr. Evershed will be adding his insight as a veteran political operator with 18 years of Canadian government relations experience.

Other presentations at PMAC’s 2011 Conference include Roger Martin’s keynote presentation, “Fixing the Game: Bubbles, Crashes, and What Capitalism Can Learn from the NFL”.

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