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Canada's go-to public sector consultancy.
Elevate your strategic procurement and business transformation outcomes.
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Public Sector Focus
Public sector isn’t secondary — it’s our specialty.
Specialized Expertise
Our consultants are proven, with deep industry expertise
100% Canadian, yet Global
GEF is proudly Canadian owned, and services clients worldwide
Management Consulting
Consulting Services
Canada's #1 Procurement Advisor
Trusted by leading public sector organizations to deliver strategic procurement solutions
Procurement Program Management
Strategic Procurement Planning
RFx Analysis and Creation
Market Research Services
Procurement Process Advisory
Our Domains of Expertise
Industries
Healthcare
Guiding healthcare organizations through digital transformation, strategic IT planning, and complex system modernization
Energy
Providing expertise and resources to clients in the regulated energy sector
Transportation and Transit
Partnering with transit and transportation agencies on strategic initiatives
Regulatory
Supporting regulated industries, including Alcohol, Gaming, and Cannabis, with strategic advisory and specialized resources
Finance
Delivering finance transformation expertise and specialized resource teams to government finance clients
Government Services
Partnering with public sector clients across international, Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal levels on complex engagements and strategic transformation
Defence
Advising on key strategic defence initiatives.
Other Public Sector
Serving a broad range of broader public sector organizations, including hospitals, shared services, and community care agencies
Public Sector Clients Worldwide
Successful Projects Completed
Trusted by Government
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What sets GEF apart in Procurement Advisory is their strong business-oriented perspective. Unlike other firms that approach procurement purely from a technical or compliance standpoint, GEF integrates procurement within the broader context of business strategy.
Procurement Sponsor
We interviewed several proposed candidates from known industry names to fulfill our services. GEF was the only firm that had the weight behind them to back up their experience. Our decision was a no-brainer.
Service Request Sponsor
Executive Team
Real Expertise for Real Results
Graeme Foster
President & Chief Executive Officer
Founder and CEO of GEF, Graeme brings over 28 years of unparalleled public sector advisory expertise.
Joe Bishouty
Chief Operating Officer
Joe is a dynamic, challenge driven leader with 35+ years of success in Project & Program Management.
Peter Meijer
Vice President, Contingent Consulting
Peter is a Founder and Partner of GEF's strategic Contingent Consulting division, The Walmer Group.
Robert Foster
Vice President, Contingent Consulting
Robert is a Founder and Partner of GEF's strategic Contingent Consulting division, The Walmer Group.
The go-to Public Sector consultancy.
Unlike other major players, GEF is focused. We deliver the results our Public Sector clients want and need.
Unmatched Public Sector domain expertise and knowledge
Extensive history of Public Sector project and program success
Deep and niche understanding of regulations and directives
Proprietary frameworks, tailored for the Public Sector
Trusted by organizations worldwide for highly sensitive projects
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