Our Approach
Teamwork
CFN works as a team, pooling its expertise. All members of the team are committed to serving clients to enable successful business solutions.
The Partners and Associates are acknowledged experts in understanding issues, opportunities, competition, and risks involved in competing for a major Government project. They know from first hand knowledge and experience how risks can be avoided and problems solved.
In Canada, the Ottawa office focuses on the Federal Government departments and agencies and provides assistance which can best be done from Ottawa. Offices on the East and West Coast have developed to meet the demand in their region. More specifically, the Halifax office is well-connected with the governments of the Atlantic provinces and has expertise in areas beyond the traditional defence and security focus of the Ottawa office. Similarly, the Victoria office has developed a network of companies, and seeks assistance from Ottawa as needed. Throughout the CFN network, the broader team pulls together to coordinate activities and share information, all with a goal to serve our clients better.
Experience
The extensive background which the Partnership team has gained through previous senior Government, military, and industry appointments is formidable. This depth of experience and knowledge enables CFN to interpret government requirements accurately in terms of operational needs, limitations of budget, areas of flexibility, options analysis, and potential tradeoffs.
CFN can help devise a winning strategy including teaming and consortia arrangements that will provide clients with an edge on the competition.
CFN knows the government bureaucracies well and can refer clients to the key policy formulators and decision-makers.
International Relationships
Through direct association with other firms, CFN can tap into a global network of highly professional consultant groups to assist clients with international competition, particularly in the area of new business development.
Proven Record
Over the years, CFN Consultants has established itself as the premier Government security and defence consultancy in Canada with a proven record of success working with both Canadian and international companies. The evolution of expertise into other areas keeps CFN on the leading edge of new developments.
The Partners and Associates of CFN are well known to the leaders of both industry and Government and have earned the respect of both for their capabilities, judgment, integrity, experience and discretion.
CFN's Partners and Associates have served more than 170 clients with great success since its inception in 1983. They have built a solid reputation with both business and government on the basis of:
- a broad and comprehensive understanding of government, NATO and UN procurement system policies, procedures, and priorities;
- their problem-solving capabilities;
- the effectiveness of the high quality advice and guidance they give; and
- their integrity.