The Art of the Appeal: Making Canadian Food Processing Irresistible to Policymakers

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“The Art of the Appeal: Making Canadian Food Processing Irresistible to Policymakers”

Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry plays a crucial role in feeding the nation and driving economic growth. But how can industry leaders ensure their voices are heard by policy makers? Join Elliott Gauthier, EVP at Hill & Knowlton, a Burson Group Company, as he discusses Canada-U.S. relations and outlines how to leverage guiding principles from President Donald J. Trump’s best-selling book “The Art of the Deal” to strategically advocate for the food and beverage sector.

In this engaging and informative webinar, you’ll learn how to craft compelling messages, leverage data to strengthen your case, and navigate the policy landscape to drive home the importance of food and beverage manufacturing in Canada. Discover strategies to demonstrate the industry’s value, address key challenges, and position it as a priority for economic and regulatory decisions.

Whether you’re a business leader, industry advocate, or simply interested in how government decisions impact an industry, this session will equip you with practical tools to make a difference.

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Register and come prepared to ask the Expert!

Elliott Gauthier is the Americas Lead for Solutions Integration at Burson, a Burson Group Company, where he specializes in data-driven insights and performance measurement. With a background in research, analytics, and advocacy, he has advised top clients and led large-scale projects across the Americas. He is a recognized leader in mix-mode and cross-disciplined brand and reputation research and analytics methods, and a senior trusted advisor to some of Burson’s largest clients. An experienced corporate leader, Elliott has also served as Board Chair of The Ottawa Senators Foundation and as a director for the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation. He holds a Business and Commerce degree from Heritage College and is a recipient of the Forty Under 40 Award.

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Will any recordings for the events be available for me to view?
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