Abstract

Influencing the Policy Agenda:
Moving Along the Continuum with Communities

Cathy Wright, Alan Bentley and Janice Nelson

(A Policy Internships and Fellowships Program Panel, see program description)

The three papers will address experiences in the policy process related to issues of social inclusion - the homelessness initiative, the skills and learning agenda, and the needs of children 6 to 12. The papers will focus on different components to the policy development continuum including issue identification, community engagement, collective action and the development of policy recommendations. Throughout the papers there will be descriptions on the roles that each level of government and the voluntary sector can and do play.

Bios

Cathy Wright, of Saint John Human Development Council, working at HRDC-NB region.

Alan Bentley, of Volunteer Hamilton, working with HRDC in Hamilton.

Janice Nelson of HRDC of BC/Yukon, working with First Call: Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition.

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