Water Leaders' Network

Session One: September 2008

Public Policy

In late September 2008, the Sustainability Network was contracted to create a Learning Network for Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation Water Fellowship recipients.

This three-day gathering outside Cobourg, ON, was an opportunity for Fellows (and guests) to learn how public policy is developed and how to influence the process.

Agenda
Patrick Johnston Public Policy

The Resource Team:

Patrick Johnston, Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation
Theresa McClenaghan, Canadian Environmental Law Association
Paul Bubelis, Sustainability Network
Charlotte Young, Envision Synergy Inc.
Mike Layton, Environmental Defence
Nicola Crawhall, Consultant
Ted Bowering, City of Toronto
Krystyn Tully, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

The Participants:

Alice Cohen
Bryan Poirier
Bryony Halpin
Carla Stevens
Celeste Côté
Daphne Ferguson
Joceylne Rankin
Korice Moir
Mario Levesque
Matt Binstock
Megan de Graaf
Meghan Beveridge
Sacha Kopelow
Shelly Lobay-Minarik
Stephanie Merrill
Tim Morris

Resource Materials

What is Policy

Memoranda to Cabinet

Influencing Gov Decisions

How to Write a Briefing Note

Canada Must Close Implementation Gap