Predictability in a context of uncertainty: Strategic support on Canada-U.S. relations

January 29, 2025

In the context of escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, Canadian businesses are facing unprecedented challenges. At NATIONAL, we understand the crucial importance of minimizing the impact of tariffs on your operations and successfully navigating this period of economic uncertainty.

Our new Canada-U.S. Relations Service is specifically designed to help businesses adapt and reposition themselves in the face of this trade war. Leveraging our in-depth expertise and extensive network, we provide tailored strategies to mitigate the effects of tariffs and optimize your cross-border business relationships.

Let’s work together to adapt and reposition our businesses for a more stable and prosperous commercial future.

Our offered services

  • Intelligence and strategic consulting
  • Relations with the Canadian Embassy, consulates, and provincial offices in the United States
  • Networking between lobbyists on both sides of the border
  • Positioning sectoral issues with governments
  • Engagement with federal and provincial government negotiation teams for the adoption of aid and compensation measure
  • Organization of international missions
  • Representations before committees, including:
    • Cabinet Committee on Canada-U.S. Relations
    • Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations
    • Canadian American Business Council
  • Organization of webinars, featuring experts related to the evolution of the file
  • Exchanges with decision-makers on the best measures to implement
  • Support initiatives for businesses affected by the Canadian response
  • Internal communication and stakeholder management

Our team

John Parisella

John Parisella
Senior Advisor, Strategy and Business Outreach
514-843-2336
jparisella@national.ca

Julie-Anne Vien

Julie-Anne Vien
Managing Partner, Québec
418-648-9840
javien@national.ca

Gordon Taylor Lee

Gordon Taylor Lee
Managing Partner, Ottawa
613-233-1699
gtaylorlee@national.ca

Mirabel Paquette

Mirabel Paquette
Partner and Senior Vice-President
514-843-2372
mpaquette@national.ca

Marc Desmarais

Marc Desmarais
Vice-President, Government Relations
514-843-2064
mdesmarais@national.ca

Marc-André Leclerc

Marc-André Leclerc
Senior Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations
581-203-2659
maleclerc@national.ca

Alexandra Bernier

Alexandra Bernier
Director, Public Affairs
581-203-2499
abernier@national.ca

Antoine Dionne-Charest

Antoine Dionne-Charest
Advisor to the President
514-905-1171
adionnecharest@national.ca

Virginie Bonneau

Virginie Bonneau
Director, Public Affairs
873-655-5417
vbonneau@national.ca

Julien Provencher-Proulx

Julien Provencher-Proulx
Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications
514-843-2311
jpproulx@national.ca