Policy That Works May 5 th 2012 Toronto, Ontario This presentation will probably involve audience discussion, which will create action items. Use PowerPoint to keep track of these action items during your presentation In Slide Show, click on the right mouse button Select “Meeting Minder” Select the “Action Items” tab Type in action items as they come up Click OK to dismiss this box This will automatically create an Action Item slide at the end of your presentation with your points entered.

Overview Objectives of the Policy Process The Constitution Local Policy Development Resolutions Next Steps Have Your Say:

Objectives of the Policy Process Liberal Party of Canada  Party of inclusion  Democratic  Rational Policy Development Process Reflects this philosophy

Objectives of the Policy Process  Inclusion = open consultation  Democratic = consensus  Rational = Evidence Based Ethically: ensures that our government’s practices are grounded in the desires of ordinary Canadians

Objectives of the Policy Process  Inclusion = open consultation  Democratic = consensus  Rational = Evidence Based Tactically: Liberal Party more likely to earn the confidence of Canadians

Objectives of the Policy Process  Inclusion = open consultation  Democratic = consensus  Rational = Evidence Based Strategically: liberalism remains a living, growing philosophy

The LPC Constitution (Dec 06)  Electoral District Associations (EDAs)  Elected Policy Chair  Link between Community and Party  Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs) & Commissions Elected Vice President / Regional Representatives  Facilitate Policy Development Process  Different models suit different needs  National Policy Chair  Chairs National Policy and Platform Committee  Coordinates National Policy Development process

Local Policy Development Surveys / Coffee House chat Town hall meetings Policy forums Panel / Expert Discussions Debates Discussion groups Policy socials

Resolutions where necessary... Policy Proposals Consultation / Survey Results Discussion Papers Resolutions

Mechanisms / Processes Research Surveys Ideas Forums Community / Stakeholder validation

Available Support Workshops PTA/Commission/Regional Representatives Liberal Research Bureau Petitions Liberal.ca Other Policy Committees

National Responsibility Consultation Validation Communication On-LineTraining Expert PanelsPublications Think TanksSpeakers Notes Next Steps Strengthen Framework

EDA Responsibility Decide on YOUR next steps:  Committee Charter Membership / direction / schedule  EDA Policy Development Plan Approvals / Budget / Logistical Support  Events  Sharing results Next Steps Policy Consultations

 Inclusion = open consultation  EDA Members  Community  Executive of EDA  Democratic = consensus  Validate findings  Consult other EDAs and Clubs  Rational = Evidence Based  Research  Experts Next Steps Policy Consultations

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