Contact

EMAIL
lisa@blackbirdstrategies.ca

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OTTAWA
(613) 883‑8828

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Through our extensive experience working with the federal government, as well as the opposition parties, we have the strong and trusted reputation you need to achieve success. We build strategic plans that are best suited to accomplish your government relations goals. 

INDIGENOUS Communities & First Nations

For many years, Lisa has been working closely with Indigenous communities and First Nations from the Yukon to Atlantic Canada. It’s work that Blackbird highly values and believes that reconciliation needs to remain a priority for federal, provincial and territorial governments. Whether you want to highlight projects on your reservation or traditional lands or you need funding to eliminate drinking water advisories, we have done it all. Funding, policy changes, Additions to Reserve, and public relations services - we can help.

MEDIA RELATIONS AND PRESS CONFERENCES

Blackbird has you - and will get you - covered. We have extensive relationships with journalists at both national and local levels. Political and non-political media, as well. We follow trends and understand the changing world of media. We stay ahead of the curve on media monitoring, the power of social media and how best to make sure you are heard.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

We will help you ensure your message is heard. We will tell your story in a way that is relatable, interesting and newsworthy. Whether its print or television, social media or online publications, we will make sure your story is heard. We will help you get noticed.

LOBBY DAYS AND POLITICAL ADVOCACY

We like to say that when your car breaks down, you don't go to a doctor, you hire a mechanic. We are the mechanics who understand what's underneath the hood of political Ottawa - or any legislature. We prepare your organization with the tools you need to make your pitch, tell your story and engage with politicians and officials. We plan and coordinate every detail, from scheduling meetings to preparing materials to providing follow up. Let us do all the work.

COMMITTEE PREPARATION

We have worked with several clients who have presented to Parliamentary committees. This can be a daunting process but we make it as easy as possible by preparing you for questions, drafting your comments, and ensuring you are ready to face both the committee members and the media. 

TRAINING

Whether it’s for a group of five or fifty, let Blackbird train your team on everything from scrums to press conferences. From how to lobby to the laws around lobbying. And how to pitch your company or non-profit so that everyone is effectively delivering your key messages, whether in the spotlight, to stakeholders or the general public.

MEDIA TRAINING

Let's face it, most people aren't comfortable in front of a camera or in front of a microphone. We will work with you to ensure you are well-prepared by staging practice mock interviews, constructive feedback, key messages and as much practice as you need to feel comfortable and confident!