Government Relationships & Collaboration

Government Services & Capabilities

• Experience & Government Alignment

  • Extensive experience supporting government events across departments and agencies
  • Strong understanding of government protocols, timelines, and approval structures
  • Familiarity with public sector audiences and communication standards
  • Alignment with fiscal planning cycles and internal reporting requirements

• Speaker Roster & Fees

  • Curated roster of bilingual and subject matter expert speakers across fee ranges
  • Flexible fee alignment to support government budgets
  • Transparent fee structures with clear inclusions
  • Travel and expense coordination managed in alignment with policy requirements

• Speaker Preparation & Event Readiness

  • Preparation aligned to government audiences and communication standards
  • Support for bilingual delivery and translation coordination
  • Content development meetings with speakers and internal teams
  • Alignment with accessibility standards for presentation delivery and technology

• Approval & Decision Process

  • Tailored speaker recommendations aligned to audience, mandate, and objectives
  • Quotes and proposals structured to support internal approvals
  • Pre-decision meetings with prospective speakers where required
  • Consistent coordination throughout the approval and booking lifecycle

Compliance, Procurement & Delivery

• Bilingualism & Accessibility

  • Dedicated recruitment of bilingual speakers across Canada
  • Support for translation coordination and bilingual content delivery
  • Alignment with accessibility standards for inclusive engagement
  • Consideration for regional and language requirements across jurisdictions

• Contracting & Compliance

  • Flexible contracting with the option to use your agreement or SBC agreements
  • SBC agreements designed for government events including virtual and in-person formats
  • Alignment with applicable Acts and Laws of Canada within contractual language
  • Proof of insurance and required documentation available upon request

• Payment & Financial Process

  • Payment administered by Speakers Bureau of Canada in alignment with government processes
  • Payment is due after services have been rendered in alignment with government policies
  • Clear invoicing, documentation, and audit-ready records for finance teams
  • Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) supported as the standard payment method

• Procurement & Vendor Support

  • Experience supporting Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes
  • Vendor registration and onboarding support across government systems
  • Documentation aligned to procurement and audit standards
  • Structured records across proposals, agreements, and invoicing

• Confidentiality & Ethics

  • Strict confidentiality across all engagements and communications
  • Secure handling of sensitive information and internal processes
  • Operations guided by transparency, accountability, and professional standards

• Post-Event Support

  • Post-event documentation and reporting available upon request
  • Alignment with internal evaluation and feedback processes
  • Ongoing support for future planning, speaker selection, and program development