2. Social Policy Frameworks in Canada: Examples and Opportunities ˃prepared for the Federation of Community Social Services Strategic Planning Session ˃Marshall Watson

3. » Policy frameworks are sets of principles and long-term goals » that determine rule-making, guidelines and » give overall direction to planning and development of an office or government.

4. » People, Partners and Prosperity, A Strategic Social Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador » The City of London Social Policy Framework » The Saskatchewan Disability Inclusion Policy Framework » Weaving the Threads: A Lasting Social Fabric, Nova Scotia’s Social Prosperity Framework » Alberta Social Policy Framework

5. » 1998 » Broad consultation » Volume I: What the People Said - Report on the Strategic Social Planning Dialogue » Volume II: Investing in People and Communities - A Framework for Social Development

6. key focus » horizontal concepts of interdepartmental cooperation, integration across sectors and levels of government » bottom-up, place-based policy developed in collaboration with the volunteer social sector. » series of interdepartmental and ministerial committees to turn the recommendations into policy

7. » acknowledged the connection between economic well-being and physical well-being, emotional health and educational attainment » operated only for a few years in times of fiscal restraint

8. » 2006 » Department of Community Services » Written for Broad Audience » clear in it’s intent

9. Principles » equity and inclusion » dignity and self-sufficiency » partnerships and accountability Components » The Safety Net » Social Inclusion » Community and Neighbourhood Capacity Building

10. » informed, inspired and guided various key policy strategies

11. » 2007 » Office of Disability Issues » Saskatchewan people with disabilities participate fully in the economic and social life of their communities and the province.

12. » no strategy, process or method was described to include community consultation, accountability measures or reasonable assurance that disability issues would be included in future government legislation » shelved the policy framework

13. » 2007 » complimented Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity » the opportunity to live well and contribute in a meaningful way within a province that is caring, safe and creative » coordination across government » collaboration across sectors » shared responsibility for government, communities, families and individuals.

14. » explicitly based on “social trends,” “demographics,” and Nova Scotian “values” » “who we are,” “what we’re are doing,” and “where we need to do more.” » need for greater inter-departmental cooperation and coordination to solve social issues

15. » large number of government programs, plans and strategies launched » Many more aligned with principals and vision

16. » Enacted Feb 2013 » 31,000 participated in Speak Share Thrive » Engagement principles ˃Collaboration: ˃Community Ownership ˃Integrated: ˃Evidence-based ˃Practical: ˃Shared Responsibility: ˃Transparency: ˃Outcomes-focused:

17. » vision for Alberta and its people In Alberta, everyone contributes to making our communities inclusive and welcoming. Everyone has opportunities to fulfill their potential and to benefit from our thriving social, economic, and cultural life.

18. » Social policy goals » reduce inequality; » > protect vulnerable people; » > create a person-centered system of high- quality services; and » > enable collaboration and partnerships.

20. » Don’t re-invent the wheel » Know your stuff » Context matters » Timing is key » Share the Vision » Values. » Working Horizontally

21. » Community Involvement & Public Engagement » Make it work [policy] designers » Longevity. » Honesty is the best policy/Let’s call a spade a spade » Put your money where your mouth is