Whether you need assistance shaping public policy, contracting with government agencies or navigating the regulatory frameworks developing around the emerging fields of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, our lawyers are here to help you meet your goals while mitigating risks.
Politically savvy, legally skilled professionals
Miller Thomson’s government team possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise regarding the inner workings of government in jurisdictions across the country. The practical and strategic legal advice we provide to clients is built upon decades of combined service on either side of the dividing line between the public and private sectors.
In addition to those with a history of direct involvement in the upper levels of government and the civil service, our lawyers have extensive experience acting for government departments, agencies and ministers, as well the businesses, industry associations and advocacy groups seeking to work with them.
Members of our team know the law and regulations governing your industry inside and out, because they have often played leading roles in creating, drafting and litigating those laws and regulations.
Nationwide reach, local knowledge
With 10 offices stretched across five provinces – including Quebec – and a distinctly Canadian focus, Miller Thomson has become the go-to legal partner for foreign-owned companies looking to bring their services to the country.
Our diverse team understands the nuances and political dynamics at play at all levels of government in every jurisdiction of the country, which means we are just as comfortable advocating for clients in high-stakes procurement negotiations as we are in the nitty gritty of municipal law, obtaining business licences for new locations.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive set of legal services relating to government, advising clients on a range of issues including:
- Administrative law
- Conflicts of interest and government ethics
- Constitutional law
- Defence, security and public safety
- Election law
- Foreign agent registry and regulation
- Indigenous governance
- International trade and anti-dumping duties
- International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) matters
- Lobbyist registration and Lobbying Act compliance
- Municipal law
- Politically exposed persons (PEPs)
- Privacy and access to information/freedom of information
- Procurement
- Professional regulators and industry associations