Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Strategy Institute 3 rd Annual Summit on Public Consultation and Engagement Toronto, Ontario November 13th, 2013 Presented by: Brenda Pichette

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IAP2 Canada is an Association of members who seek to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that affect the public interest in Canada and around the world.

 “IAP2 Canada champions the practice of people-focused approaches to support sustainable relationships and outcomes.”

A national organization interested in building stronger communities, business and governments through open and transparent decision-making Our members are public participation professionals, academics, students, organizations, politicians, decision- makers and consultants We are committed to advancing and extending the practice of public participation through the development of tools and skills

Did you know IAP2... –Core values for the practitioner –Code of Ethics-set of principles to guide us –Spectrum – to help us plan

Value for membership –Tool Kit –Networking, sharing best practices –High quality webinars –Discounts to chapter learning events –Newsletter –Mentors –Information on events/conferences –Research –Practice communities –Shared experience

Locally: Great Lakes Chapter Networking Learning events Research Leadership development Contact: iap2canada.ca/greatlakes

CORE VALUES AWADS Hockey, Beer, Maple Leaves… developing a program to celebrate the best of public engagement in Canada Includes 3 international awards(Project of the Year, Organization of the Year, Research Project of the Year) PLUS uniquely Canadian awards Launching engagement program NOW to develop the awards program. Join the conversation (survey, discussion guide)

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