Find the common good

Principled. Experienced. Committed.

The Compass Rose difference

Compass Rose is a public affairs firm where helping companies and organizations find the common good is at the core of who we are and what we do.

By assembling and understanding different voices and viewpoints, Compass Rose helps our clients uncover the best policy direction—not just for their organizations, but for all Canadians. Working to find the common good isn’t easy, but public policy is at its best when everybody wins. And getting there is what we do best.

We’re a highly adaptable team that works to understand our clients, their mandate and the people they serve. We collaborate with our clients to provide solutions as unique as their organizations. We’re Compass Rose, and together we find the common good—every time.

What our partners say about us

Testimonials

“Compass Rose will go the extra mile and ensure that your issues are well understood and incorporated in government strategies. They know how to effectively align with current trends and directions.”

—Client from an innovation-driven organization

“Jacquie and her team are thoughtful, plugged-in and so good at supporting us – not only on strategy but by remembering the little things that can often be forgotten or overlooked."

—Client in the natural resources sector

“Jacquie is a loyal advisor with a wide-ranging business acumen that few possess. She’s political but not partisan and respects the public service immensely. She’ll always be honest to a fault.”

—Former Minister

“Working with Compass Rose has helped to ensure that our organization is a key part of the national conversation surrounding arts, culture, trade and export in Canada.”

—Client in the arts and culture sector

“Jacquie has a unique understanding of communications and policy. Her success is rooted in her grasp of the people part of the business—her clients know where they stand and where they’re going.”

—Former Deputy Minister

“It is refreshing to see the approach Compass Rose takes as it relates to considering where Canadians themselves stand on our issues.”

—Client from a trade-focused organization

“They were able to help us very quickly capitalize on the urgent need for information and advice in a pandemic and get us in front of decision-makers.”

— Head of a leading organization in the health care sector

“I’m thankful to Compass Rose for their expert guidance and more generally in helping me as a developing CEO to gain skills and confidence.”

— CEO of a creative-sector organization

“I know what it takes to do a large project amidst other competing client deadlines. I never felt that there was anyone else in Compass Rose’s universe while they responded to our changing needs.”

— Senior executive of a national business organization

“I’m thankful to Compass Rose for their expert guidance and more generally in helping me as a developing CEO to gain skills and confidence.”

— Senior executive of a national business organization

About us

Our offerings

  • Public affairs advocacy

  • Strategic and tactical communications

  • Media training

  • Media relations

  • Social media engagement

  • Stakeholder engagement

  • Graphic design

  • Marketing collateral

  • Business planning

  • Digital transformation and procurement

  • Event management (press conferences, panels, etc.)

  • Priority-centred Hill and public policy monitoring

  • Consultations and policy roundtables

  • Partnership building

  • Public policy development

  • Crisis management

  • Speechwriting

  • Perception audits

Our experience

  • Digital government

  • Outcome-based procurement

  • Public sector engagement

  • Technology

  • Natural resources

  • Culture

  • Finance

  • Tech/digital

  • Innovation

  • Export and trade promotion

  • Health

  • Agriculture

  • Manufacturing

  • Not-for-profit

  • Associations

  • Federal-provincial-territorial relations

  • Organizations large and small

Digital government and procurement

Digital modernization is no longer the way of the future — it’s now. Canadians and the businesses that serve them deserve modern, agile, and outcome-based government procurements. From getting back office systems in the public service into the cloud, to improving frictionless experiences, to leveraging data and analytics to build smarter and more efficient systems in governments, we’re ready to get to work.

Our team of experts in government decision-making and modernization, digital and public sector engagement can help you engage the government in a meaningful way.

Deep knowledge of SMEs

At Compass Rose, we do great things with our large clients. But we also understand the power of small businesses because we are one. We have lived the big things that can be accomplished by a small group of highly skilled professionals. That is why we are well positioned to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do more with government.

Remaining competitive in a dynamic, global and digital economy is a challenge for all SMEs. The administrative burden placed on small business can often be a barrier to accessing funds, new markets or growing your business. Our team has a deep knowledge of federal programs, funds and tax credits for SMEs – and can translate this into tailored action that can transform your business.

Contact

(613) 614-6339

jlarocque@compassrosegroup.org

Third Floor
One York Street
Ottawa, ON, K1N 6Z5
Canada