1. The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, M.D., M.P. 3 rd Working with Ministers & Parliament on Legislation February 2, 2012

2.  “When preparing new regulations, there must be adequate consultation within government and with those likely to be affected by the proposals. This involves identifying interested and affected parties.  This session will examine the work involved in the consultation process.” www.carolynbennett.ca2

3.  Engaging stakeholders on the public policy issue  Identifying key stakeholders  Ensuring consultations are open, meaningful and balanced www.carolynbennett.ca3

4. from cynicism to effective citizenship “A politician’s guide to listening A citizen’s guide to being heard work in progress !!! www.carolynbennett.ca4

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9. Patient as Partner Ask people what’s wrong and listen, together develop a plan Patient knew their body best, Doctor knows the system best www.carolynbennett.ca9

10. “Good public policy is developed when the policy-makers can keep in their mind’s eye the people affected.” Jane Jacobs

11. “Politics in Canada has always been the art of making the necessary possible. Peter C. Newman

12. Deciding ‘what’s necessary’….. is political www.carolynbennett.ca12

13. The most important tool Truly believe that you get better public policy and more relevant and responsive programs, better laws, budgets that achieve better value for money www.carolynbennett.ca13

14. 14  Fair  Transparent  Takes people seriously

15.  Feminist approach  all M.B.A. schools  C.E.O. on the shop floor www.carolynbennett.ca15

16. 1998 Bill Young – Library of Parliament Robert Putnam 2+2=5 Democracy between Elections….. www.carolynbennett.ca16

17.  INITIATED BY  Government  Parliament  INITATED BY  Citizen  Stakeholder group www.carolynbennett.ca17

18.  PMB : “Meaningful Public Consultation Act” “I’ve not been consulted until I say I’ve been consulted”  Provinces  Territories  Aboriginal  Municipalities  Stakeholders, Citizens www.carolynbennett.ca18

19. 19  One of the cornerstones of democracy has been to provide public ‘spaces’ in which citizens can discuss ideas  The web provides a new and important ‘space’  This can change the notion of “representative democracy”

20. “People don’t want to govern they want to be heard.” “Civic efficacy” “Two-way accountability” www.carolynbennett.ca20

21. “ Parliament’s role is emerging as that of a mediator between the voice of the public and government.” www.carolynbennett.ca21

22. 22  Information  Consultation  Participation

23. “ Not the intent to circumvent, but to strengthen the role of representatives.” Douglas Alexander MP, E-commerce Minister, UK Wilton Park, 2001 www.carolynbennett.ca23

24. Government vs Parliament www.carolynbennett.ca24

25. Government vs Parliament Who’s asking? ??? Different Questions Parliament – “What” ? Government – “ How” ? www.carolynbennett.ca25

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27.  Idea that government presents legislation that is PERFECT is wrong  BAKED CAKE ???  Or a batter in which it’s to add less salt, sugar or more cinnamon!  Information sessions vs consultation !!! www.carolynbennett.ca27

28.  Culture has changed  ‘Champions’ on the government side hard to find www.carolynbennett.ca28

29. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SEND AND RECEIVE www.carolynbennett.ca29

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31. Timing ‘Assured Listening’ – EKOS Tracking Successes / Feedback processes www.carolynbennett.ca31

32.  Who  What  When  Where  Why  And HOW www.carolynbennett.ca32

33.  What  Why  Who  Where  When  And HOW www.carolynbennett.ca33

34.  WHAT  Short Term  Long Term www.carolynbennett.ca34

35.  WHY  Evidence  International, other jurisdictional examples  Win, win www.carolynbennett.ca35

36.  WHO  Minister, staff  MP’s on Committee  Other possible MP champions  Opinion leaders  Getting ‘unusual suspects’ onside  Gotta get a posse www.carolynbennett.ca36

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38. raising our game http://highrisehq.com/ www.carolynbennett.ca38

39.  WHERE  Ottawa,  Constituency www.carolynbennett.ca39

40.  WHEN  Have a look at the Parliamentary Schedule !  Earlier the better !!! www.carolynbennett.ca40

41.  IDEAS floated  Think tanks  party platform  Speech from the Throne  White Papers, Green Papers, Draft Leglislation  Bill tabled www.carolynbennett.ca41

42.  HOW  Tell the truth !! what will the opponents be saying ?  Prepare possible amendments  Suggest other witnesses www.carolynbennett.ca42

43. Do’s Endangered Species Disability Tax Credit Human Pathogens &Toxins Act Don’ts Same Sex Marriage NAC lobby Navigable Waters Assisted Human Reproduction www.carolynbennett.ca43

44. 1. MPs in the riding 2. MPs in their non- geographic constituencies, opposition critics 3. MPs as Parliamentary committee members 4. MPs in collaboration with government 5. MPs as Political Party members 6. MP’s supporting MP’s internationally www.carolynbennett.ca44

45. Newsletters Neighbourhood check-ups - 17 ‘natural’ Town Halls, Roundtables, Parliamentary Clinics Tabulation Schools  Grade 5 – Canadian Government  Grade 10 – Civics (compulsory) Website – interactive MSN chat weekly www.carolynbennett.ca45

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50. Health reform Women’s issues Disability issues Middle – east Gay rights www.carolynbennett.ca50

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52. Seniors e-summit – June 12 th 2008  Use technology to access non-geographic constituents  Ex. Seniors  Able to have grass roots discussion with Canadians across the country

53. www.carolynbennett.ca53 Online Summits for Citizen Engagement

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57. www.carolynbennett.ca57 Question: Based on this experience, I would participate in an issue poll again.

58. Ongoing and active political support Tie the on-line component to the traditional off-line study Bringing all relevant partners together at the outset Adequate time for planning and development Appropriate first steps (Roundtable, Information based site, research) Pick proper tools Communications Analysis www.carolynbennett.ca58

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61. Policy Process ? Separate site for riding association? www.carolynbennett.ca61

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63. Best practices in legislation Personal support Complementary…IPU, CPA etc. www.carolynbennett.ca63

64. Better public policy – unusual coalitions presenting real solutions Better legislation, better implementation Better scrutiny – what questions to ask Better relationships between citizens and their representatives Ultimate goal: a more robust democracy !!  great people will run, citizens will vote www.carolynbennett.ca64

65. Putting the ‘poli’ into policy  Research  Policy  Practice www.carolynbennett.ca65

66. www.carolynbennett.ca66 research practicepolicy

67. www.carolynbennett.ca67 research practicepolicy KT

68. www.carolynbennett.ca68 research practicepolicy KT Political Will

69. www.carolynbennett.ca69 research practicepolicy KT Political Will Applied research

70. www.carolynbennett.ca70 research practicepolicy KT Political Will Applied research CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

71. Physical and mental energy come from feeling in control of your life, having real choices, and being involved with other to find ways of organizing change for the better. Barbara Rogers www.carolynbennett.ca71