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Alberta, which is the Saudi Arabia of Canada, has signed Crossroads Strategies to a $350K one-year pact for strategic government relations and PA services.
Former US Senators Trent Lott (R-MS) and John Breaux (D-LA) spearhead the push for the Canadian province that is home to the world’s third-largest reserves of crude oil.
The COVID-19 pandemic has battered demand for Alberta oil sands output, which also faces spirited competition from US shale. Environmentalists have long opposed oil sands development because it is carbon-intensive and a major contributor to global warming
Crossroads’ contract, which went into effect on Nov. 5, calls for it to provide Alberta with “informed, nimble representations before policymakers.”
It will advocate on Alberta’s behalf before Congress and the executive branch, track relevant legislation, develop PR messaging and coordinate with Alberta stakeholders (trade groups, coalitions).
The firm reports to the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation and its senior representative in the US, James Rajotte.
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office has enlisted Checkmate Government Relations for strategic counsel under a six-month pact worth $300K.
Danny O’Brien, who was Fox Corp. executive VP and head of government relations, has signed on to represent the Embassy of Qatar.
The London office of Burson Group has retained Finn Partners’ New York office to strengthen the visibility of Ras Al Khaimah, which is one of the United Arab Emirates.
Hogan Lovells has expanded its relationship with Ukraine to reflect the implementation of the 50/50 US-Ukrainian partnership to develop its critical minerals.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck has agreed to provide government relations and PA services to the Kingdom of Morocco.
