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Communica has grown to be the largest stakeholder and Indigenous engagement specialist firm in Western Canada. We have the knowledge, capacity and experience to handle the toughest engagement challenges and most rigorous regulatory practices. Our work is guided by our belief that authentic, open and transparent engagement leads to better decision-making and builds mutual respect and trust with COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE One perspective is that communication focuses on what to say and who to say it to, while engagement is more about who to listen to and what feedback you seek to elicit. Another view is that communication is differentiated by proximity: engagement is a contact sport, while communication often happens at a distance. TEAM MEMBERS AT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE SIM BUNDLE. Learn about how bundling software and services ensures consistency, excellence and risk mitigation across your projects or

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CHAD FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The primary focus of Chad’s career has been based around regulatory and stakeholder engagement for major projects. He has worked directly with many of the largest resource development, infrastructure and energy companies in North America by helping them improve their stakeholder engagement efforts with technology. This includes creating North America’s first dedicated SIM team.

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Trevor joined Communica in 2011 as the editor of Energy News Digest, a daily news bulletin covering Canada’s energy and regulatory markets. Trevor is an accomplished academic and has managed multiple historical and archival projects for several governmental and academic institutions. He has also taught numerous university courses and delivered dozens of conference presentations, both at the DOUG FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. With more than 35 years’ experience, Doug Ford is widely known as a leading regulatory engagement resource. Doug has planned, developed, and implemented a diverse number of Indigenous and public consultation programs for some of Canada’s largest companies. As a regulatory specialist, he has extensive experience working with a wide range of provincial and federal TOP TEN CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING CORPORATE EVENTS Many of us enjoy attending fun, energetic and well organized corporate events, and those of us who plan events are aware of the substantial amount of preparation that takes place behind the scenes. At Communica, we organize events for our clients and ourselves on a regular basis, including our annual Stampede party. Hosting a successful Continued THE BENEFITS OF A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN: A GAP INC Today, Gap follows a strategic stakeholder engagement plan that enables them to effectively communicate with stakeholders when issues arise. For example, in 2007 a new labour relations conflict arose in India. According to the MIT Sloan article, Gap reacted by communicating up front with trade unions and NGOs with the result that

they and other

ONLINE PETITIONS: ARE THEY ACCEPTED BY PROVINCIAL AND UPDATE: December 10, 2015 The federal government of Canada implemented an e-petition platform that will allow petitions to be signed and circulated online. Petitions made through this tool will require a government response after a minimum of 500 signatures are obtained. This e-petition platform was launched Friday December 4. However, this

does not mean that

“SWAAAAGGG… STUFF. WE. ALL. GET.” Apr.02.2013. Anyone who watches The Office can’t help but relate to character Michael Scott’s enthusiasm over all the swag he receives at a Pennsylvania paper industry conference. Swag ( noun. Loot – booty – spoil – plunder) is one of the great bonuses to CALGARY & VANCOUVER STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTOUR TEAMABOUT USEXPERTISESIM

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Communica has grown to be the largest stakeholder and Indigenous engagement specialist firm in Western Canada. We have the knowledge, capacity and experience to handle the toughest engagement challenges and most rigorous regulatory practices. Our work is guided by our belief that authentic, open and transparent engagement leads to better decision-making and builds mutual respect and trust with COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE One perspective is that communication focuses on what to say and who to say it to, while engagement is more about who to listen to and what feedback you seek to elicit. Another view is that communication is differentiated by proximity: engagement is a contact sport, while communication often happens at a distance. TEAM MEMBERS AT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE SIM BUNDLE. Learn about how bundling software and services ensures consistency, excellence and risk mitigation across your projects or

operations.

CHAD FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The primary focus of Chad’s career has been based around regulatory and stakeholder engagement for major projects. He has worked directly with many of the largest resource development, infrastructure and energy companies in North America by helping them improve their stakeholder engagement efforts with technology. This includes creating North America’s first dedicated SIM team.

TREVOR FORD

Trevor joined Communica in 2011 as the editor of Energy News Digest, a daily news bulletin covering Canada’s energy and regulatory markets. Trevor is an accomplished academic and has managed multiple historical and archival projects for several governmental and academic institutions. He has also taught numerous university courses and delivered dozens of conference presentations, both at the DOUG FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. With more than 35 years’ experience, Doug Ford is widely known as a leading regulatory engagement resource. Doug has planned, developed, and implemented a diverse number of Indigenous and public consultation programs for some of Canada’s largest companies. As a regulatory specialist, he has extensive experience working with a wide range of provincial and federal TOP TEN CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING CORPORATE EVENTS Many of us enjoy attending fun, energetic and well organized corporate events, and those of us who plan events are aware of the substantial amount of preparation that takes place behind the scenes. At Communica, we organize events for our clients and ourselves on a regular basis, including our annual Stampede party. Hosting a successful Continued THE BENEFITS OF A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN: A GAP INC Today, Gap follows a strategic stakeholder engagement plan that enables them to effectively communicate with stakeholders when issues arise. For example, in 2007 a new labour relations conflict arose in India. According to the MIT Sloan article, Gap reacted by communicating up front with trade unions and NGOs with the result that

they and other

ONLINE PETITIONS: ARE THEY ACCEPTED BY PROVINCIAL AND UPDATE: December 10, 2015 The federal government of Canada implemented an e-petition platform that will allow petitions to be signed and circulated online. Petitions made through this tool will require a government response after a minimum of 500 signatures are obtained. This e-petition platform was launched Friday December 4. However, this

does not mean that

“SWAAAAGGG… STUFF. WE. ALL. GET.” Apr.02.2013. Anyone who watches The Office can’t help but relate to character Michael Scott’s enthusiasm over all the swag he receives at a Pennsylvania paper industry conference. Swag ( noun. Loot – booty – spoil – plunder) is one of the great bonuses to ABOUT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The Next Chapter. In 2010, Doug Ford became the sole owner of Communica, and has built the company into the dynamic team it is today.Affectionately known as the “energizer bunny,” for the first four years of Communica, Doug commuted weekly to Calgary from just outside Edmonton where he and his family were living at the time. CONTACT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Office 2178, 200-120 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8. Phone

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Vancouver Office. Office 2178, 200-120 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8. Phone 604.612.5189 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FROM COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Communica’s experienced communication team provides clients with a full range of strategic services to achieve effective communication across all business units. Our communication team works closely with our Indigenous Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement disciplines to achieve these objectives, and also offers stand-alone communication programs and services. SIM BUNDLE - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. SIM Services IRIS Software SIM Bundle Start Now Bundling software and services for business consistency, excellence and risk mitigation The SIM Bundle is a complete business solution. It includes the services of Communica’s Stakeholder Information Management (SIM) team using the industry leading software IRIS to manage activities, interests, stakeholders and commitments for projects and

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SIM Services IRIS Software SIM Bundle Start Now INDUSTRY LEADING SOFTWARE Communica’s IRIS software is a regulatory and operational specific CRM used for managing all activities, interests, stakeholders and commitments for projects and operations. It is a cloud-based software which can support projects and organizations of all sizes. The IRIS software has been used by INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT FROM COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Early and sustained engagement with Indigenous groups that may be affected by a project is integral to project success. Communica’s extensive experience in this area is instrumental in guiding our clients through the complex waters of Indigenous engagement. Communica supports clients with developing unique engagement approaches tailored to, and in collaboration with, Indigenous communities. FOURCOMM - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE CHALLENGE Communities, First Nations, Industries and Governments are seeking more effective ways to work together on shared interests. Successful project development requires building a foundation based on mutual commitment, transparency and respect, and a recognition that success is directly linked to local community aspirations. A SOLUTION Communica and Four Directions DOUG FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. With more than 35 years’ experience, Doug Ford is widely known as a leading regulatory engagement resource. Doug has planned, developed, and implemented a diverse number of Indigenous and public consultation programs for some of Canada’s largest companies. As a regulatory specialist, he has extensive experience working with a wide range of provincial and federal EMPATHY, ATTENTION AND RESPECT Empathy, Attention and Respect – Calming Upset People Conflict is everywhere. It is best to expect it and be prepared for it. Whether it transpires in a personal relationship, at home or at work, all of us have experienced conflict in our lives. It can be awkward, stressful

and hard to

CALGARY & VANCOUVER STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTOUR TEAMABOUT USEXPERTISESIM

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Communica has grown to be the largest stakeholder and Indigenous engagement specialist firm in Western Canada. We have the knowledge, capacity and experience to handle the toughest engagement challenges and most rigorous regulatory practices. Our work is guided by our belief that authentic, open and transparent engagement leads to better decision-making and builds mutual respect and trust with COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE One perspective is that communication focuses on what to say and who to say it to, while engagement is more about who to listen to and what feedback you seek to elicit. Another view is that communication is differentiated by proximity: engagement is a contact sport, while communication often happens at a distance. TEAM MEMBERS AT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE SIM BUNDLE. Learn about how bundling software and services ensures consistency, excellence and risk mitigation across your projects or

operations.

TREVOR FORD

Trevor joined Communica in 2011 as the editor of Energy News Digest, a daily news bulletin covering Canada’s energy and regulatory markets. Trevor is an accomplished academic and has managed multiple historical and archival projects for several governmental and academic institutions. He has also taught numerous university courses and delivered dozens of conference presentations, both at the CHAD FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The primary focus of Chad’s career has been based around regulatory and stakeholder engagement for major projects. He has worked directly with many of the largest resource development, infrastructure and energy companies in North America by helping them improve their stakeholder engagement efforts with technology. This includes creating North America’s first dedicated SIM team. THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEE BONDING 1. Bowling – Communica recently held a bowling team-building day! Bowling is a great opportunity to compete in a fun game while having the chance to sit, relax, chat and get to know your co-workers. 2. Scavenger hunt – This will bring back some childhood memories! Within your company break into teams by drawing names, each team will

have

TOP TEN CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING CORPORATE EVENTS Many of us enjoy attending fun, energetic and well organized corporate events, and those of us who plan events are aware of the substantial amount of preparation that takes place behind the scenes. At Communica, we organize events for our clients and ourselves on a regular basis, including our annual Stampede party. Hosting a successful Continued THE BENEFITS OF A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN: A GAP INC Today, Gap follows a strategic stakeholder engagement plan that enables them to effectively communicate with stakeholders when issues arise. For example, in 2007 a new labour relations conflict arose in India. According to the MIT Sloan article, Gap reacted by communicating up front with trade unions and NGOs with the result that

they and other

ONLINE PETITIONS: ARE THEY ACCEPTED BY PROVINCIAL AND UPDATE: December 10, 2015 The federal government of Canada implemented an e-petition platform that will allow petitions to be signed and circulated online. Petitions made through this tool will require a government response after a minimum of 500 signatures are obtained. This e-petition platform was launched Friday December 4. However, this

does not mean that

“SWAAAAGGG… STUFF. WE. ALL. GET.” Apr.02.2013. Anyone who watches The Office can’t help but relate to character Michael Scott’s enthusiasm over all the swag he receives at a Pennsylvania paper industry conference. Swag ( noun. Loot – booty – spoil – plunder) is one of the great bonuses to CALGARY & VANCOUVER STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTOUR TEAMABOUT USEXPERTISESIM

BUNDLEPROJECTSBLOG

Communica has grown to be the largest stakeholder and Indigenous engagement specialist firm in Western Canada. We have the knowledge, capacity and experience to handle the toughest engagement challenges and most rigorous regulatory practices. Our work is guided by our belief that authentic, open and transparent engagement leads to better decision-making and builds mutual respect and trust with COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE One perspective is that communication focuses on what to say and who to say it to, while engagement is more about who to listen to and what feedback you seek to elicit. Another view is that communication is differentiated by proximity: engagement is a contact sport, while communication often happens at a distance. TEAM MEMBERS AT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE SIM BUNDLE. Learn about how bundling software and services ensures consistency, excellence and risk mitigation across your projects or

operations.

TREVOR FORD

Trevor joined Communica in 2011 as the editor of Energy News Digest, a daily news bulletin covering Canada’s energy and regulatory markets. Trevor is an accomplished academic and has managed multiple historical and archival projects for several governmental and academic institutions. He has also taught numerous university courses and delivered dozens of conference presentations, both at the CHAD FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The primary focus of Chad’s career has been based around regulatory and stakeholder engagement for major projects. He has worked directly with many of the largest resource development, infrastructure and energy companies in North America by helping them improve their stakeholder engagement efforts with technology. This includes creating North America’s first dedicated SIM team. THE BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEE BONDING 1. Bowling – Communica recently held a bowling team-building day! Bowling is a great opportunity to compete in a fun game while having the chance to sit, relax, chat and get to know your co-workers. 2. Scavenger hunt – This will bring back some childhood memories! Within your company break into teams by drawing names, each team will

have

TOP TEN CONSIDERATIONS IN PLANNING CORPORATE EVENTS Many of us enjoy attending fun, energetic and well organized corporate events, and those of us who plan events are aware of the substantial amount of preparation that takes place behind the scenes. At Communica, we organize events for our clients and ourselves on a regular basis, including our annual Stampede party. Hosting a successful Continued THE BENEFITS OF A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN: A GAP INC Today, Gap follows a strategic stakeholder engagement plan that enables them to effectively communicate with stakeholders when issues arise. For example, in 2007 a new labour relations conflict arose in India. According to the MIT Sloan article, Gap reacted by communicating up front with trade unions and NGOs with the result that

they and other

ONLINE PETITIONS: ARE THEY ACCEPTED BY PROVINCIAL AND UPDATE: December 10, 2015 The federal government of Canada implemented an e-petition platform that will allow petitions to be signed and circulated online. Petitions made through this tool will require a government response after a minimum of 500 signatures are obtained. This e-petition platform was launched Friday December 4. However, this

does not mean that

“SWAAAAGGG… STUFF. WE. ALL. GET.” Apr.02.2013. Anyone who watches The Office can’t help but relate to character Michael Scott’s enthusiasm over all the swag he receives at a Pennsylvania paper industry conference. Swag ( noun. Loot – booty – spoil – plunder) is one of the great bonuses to ABOUT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. The Next Chapter. In 2010, Doug Ford became the sole owner of Communica, and has built the company into the dynamic team it is today.Affectionately known as the “energizer bunny,” for the first four years of Communica, Doug commuted weekly to Calgary from just outside Edmonton where he and his family were living at the time. CONTACT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Office 2178, 200-120 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8. Phone

604.612.5189

WORKS ARCHIVE

Vancouver Office. Office 2178, 200-120 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E8. Phone 604.612.5189 COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FROM COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Communica’s experienced communication team provides clients with a full range of strategic services to achieve effective communication across all business units. Our communication team works closely with our Indigenous Engagement and Stakeholder Engagement disciplines to achieve these objectives, and also offers stand-alone communication programs and services. SIM BUNDLE - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. SIM Services IRIS Software SIM Bundle Start Now Bundling software and services for business consistency, excellence and risk mitigation The SIM Bundle is a complete business solution. It includes the services of Communica’s Stakeholder Information Management (SIM) team using the industry leading software IRIS to manage activities, interests, stakeholders and commitments for projects and CAREERS AT COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. Calgary Office. Suite 1410, 150 - 9 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3H9. Phone 403.263.6830 FOURCOMM - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. THE CHALLENGE Communities, First Nations, Industries and Governments are seeking more effective ways to work together on shared interests. Successful project development requires building a foundation based on mutual commitment, transparency and respect, and a recognition that success is directly linked to local community aspirations. A SOLUTION Communica and Four Directions EMPATHY, ATTENTION AND RESPECT Empathy, Attention and Respect – Calming Upset People Conflict is everywhere. It is best to expect it and be prepared for it. Whether it transpires in a personal relationship, at home or at work, all of us have experienced conflict in our lives. It can be awkward, stressful

and hard to

DOUG FORD - COMMUNICA PUBLIC AFFAIRS INC. With more than 35 years’ experience, Doug Ford is widely known as a leading regulatory engagement resource. Doug has planned, developed, and implemented a diverse number of Indigenous and public consultation programs for some of Canada’s largest companies. As a regulatory specialist, he has extensive experience working with a wide range of provincial and federal

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COMMUNICA SUPPORTS PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WITH IAP2 SPONSORSHIP Interview with IAP2 scholarship recipient, Lindsay Brookes Communica strongly believes in the value of engaging the public and the broader mission of IAP2 to advance and extend the practice of public participation. So when IAP2 Canada approached Communica with the chance to sponsor the 2018 North American Conference, held this past September, we jumped at … Continued Posted By General Administrator

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