Strategy & Insight

Founded in 2023, we are a boutique strategy firm specializing in helping small and medium-sized companies and impact-driven organizations engage the Canadian public sector.

Who are we?

Our work spans federal, provincial, and municipal levels, and we help our clients communicate effectively and build relationships with elected officials, government departments, crown agencies, regulators, and other public institutions.

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Our Services

  • Building Coalitions That Drive Change

    We architect deep relationships by understanding stakeholder interests and fostering authentic connections.

  • Regulatory Support & Advocacy

    Comprehensive pathways to government market success through thoughtful advocacy, rigorous analysis and regulatory engagement.

  • Building Organizational Capacity

    We strengthen organizations from within, developing robust internal capabilities for sustained advocacy success.

  • Public Relations & Communications

    We craft compelling stories that resonate with government stakeholders while protecting your reputation when challenges emerge.

  • Procurement Advisory and Funding Access

    Position clients as prized targets for grants, non-dilutive loans, and procurement contracts.

  • Not sure where you fit?

    Most of our clients start with a single conversation. Tell us what you’re trying to do, and we’ll tell you how to make it happen. Start a conversation!

Portrait of Arthur Lam, Founding Partner of Nexus Strategic Consultants, wearing a dark blazer and a light blue shirt, is smiling with his arms crossed against a plain light grey background.
Portrait of Arthur Lam, Founding Partner of Nexus Strategic Consultants, wearing a dark blazer and a light blue shirt, is smiling with his arms crossed against a plain light grey background.
Portrait of Brett Thalmann, Founding Partner of Nexus Strategic Consultants, wearing a dark shirt and a blue blazer, against a grey background.
Portrait of Brett Thalmann, Founding Partner of Nexus Strategic Consultants, wearing a dark shirt and a blue blazer, against a grey background.

Meet Our Team

Nexus is comprised of dedicated problem solvers. We leverage our unique blend of government insight and corporate leadership to navigate complex challenges and drive your strategic objectives forward.

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Calling all politicos: Next Campaign Summit to feature speakers on electoral tech and tactics
Calling all politicos: Next Campaign Summit to feature speakers on electoral tech and tactics

In two months, the Canadian political world will congregate in Toronto for the Next Campaign Summit, a one-day nonpartisan event devoted to all the latest tech and tactics used in election campaigns across the world. 

To tee up the summit, iPolitics chatted with Brett Thalmann, a founding partner at Nexus Strategic Consultants and one of the event’s organizers. Thalmann spoke about how the event’s origin story, the impressive list of speakers, and why it will be a can’t-miss networking opportunity for Canadian politicos. 

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OMNI Television: Arthur Lam breaks down the federal election results
OMNI Television: Arthur Lam breaks down the federal election results

Arthur joined OMNI to share campaign insights with the Chinese Canadian community, emphasizing message, messenger, and medium as the three pillars of effective political outreach.

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