Public Policy

We help clients navigate complex government, regulatory and cross-border challenges with strategic public policy advice shaped by deep experience in Canadian and international affairs.
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Overview

Exceptional knowledge of Canadian government, international affairs, cross-border issues and policy development is a key component of our ability to provide clients with strategic legal and business advice in a business environment that is increasingly complex and international in scope.

Members of our Public Policy Group have been invaluable for their leadership in shaping public policy in Canada, and in developing business responses to those policies.

Advisory Services

As an exceptional public policy group in a Canadian law firm, we provide clients with integrated policy and legal expertise, and advisory services on domestic and international issues including:

  • National and global economic developments, and their effect on business in Canada and abroad
  • Challenges facing the energy sector
  • Regulatory issues
  • International trade
  • Cross-border challenges and opportunities
  • Challenges resulting from the changing nature of work
  • Legal and governance advice for boards
  • Climate change regulation
  • Competition policy
  • Indigenous relations and consultations
  • Justice system reform

The Public Policy Group

John Baird

Enzo J. Barichello KC

Jane Bird

Christy Clark

Richard Dion

Serge Dupont

Jason Kenney

John Manley

Stephen Sibold

Monique Mercier

Update

Economic Outlook 2026

December 17, 2025
Serge Dupont
Serge Dupont
Blog

Health Canada Proposes Amendments to MDEL Holders and Applicants

December 9, 2025
Ashley L. PatersonMorgan Sutherland
Ashley L. Paterson & Morgan Sutherland
Blog

Federal Budget Proposals Affecting Employers

November 25, 2025
Katelyn WellerCarl Cunningham
Katelyn Weller & Carl Cunningham
Blog

Fintech in Canada Q3 2025

November 25, 2025
Andrew BozzatoSimon GrantMatthew Flynn
Andrew Bozzato, Simon Grant & Matthew Flynn
Blog

Policy, Dual-Use and DefTech Drive a New Era for Private Capital in Defence

November 15, 2025
Andrew BozzatoBishoy Attia
Andrew Bozzato & Bishoy Attia
Dupont Serge

Serge Dupont

Senior Advisor  •   Head of Public Policy

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