Service: Plain-language writing and editing

Indigenous Economic Development Success Stories

The Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development was announced in June 2009. To support the communication of this strategy, Sheil Communications researched and wrote a series of Indigenous economic development success stories which highlighted key factors for success and the role of departmental programs. The stories were written in consultation with regional offices and First Nations […]

Food Labelling Improvement Consultations

The Government of Canada committed to consult with Canadian parents to improve the way nutritional information is presented on food labels in the 2013 Speech from the Throne. Sheil Communications developed the engagement strategy to support the department’s on-line and in-person consultations with parents, consumers, and stakeholders over several phases. Following the first phase of […]

Amendments to Part III of the Canada Labour Code

Part III of the Canada Labour Code establishes and protects the rights of workers in federally regulated enterprises to fair and equitable conditions of employment. A number of amendments came into effect on April 1, 2014 to make compliance easier for employers and to reduce the department’s cost to administer the legislation. This included a […]

Fisheries Modernization Training and Orientation

National Online Licensing System

In 2011, the department announced an agenda to adapt its core fisheries management programs to respond to industry needs and to improve internal program efficiency. The agenda involved: the modernization of regional fisheries management information and licensing systems; changes to departmental requirements for commercial gear tags, validation tabs, logbooks, and the at-sea observer and electronic […]

Change Management Advice and Services

The Government of Canada has controlled direct program spending through targeted savings actions and broad-based reviews since 2010. Sheil Communications worked with several clients to prepare executives for the organizational change announcements in their departments and directorates. This included preparing tailored toolkits, scripts, speeches, presentations, and other materials, while offering advice, coaching and other guidance. […]