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Ryan's presentation will cover the basics of an advocacy toolkit, including: events with politicians, advocacy packages, collective letters, petitions, and postcards. After this presentation, attendees will:
● Better appreciate the importance of utilizing key advocacy tools to effect change.
● Understand the practical development and implementation of some of those key tools, including advocacy packages, petitions, postcards and collective letters.
● Understand the practical steps to hosting a “Day at the Legislature”, one of the most impactful advocacy tools an organization can utilize.
Contact the presenter:
● ryan@advocacysolutions.ca
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After this webinar, you will:
● Better appreciate the importance of utilizing key advocacy tools to effect change.
● Understand the practical development and implementation of some of those key tools, including advocacy packages, petitions, postcards and collective letters.
● Understand the practical steps to hosting a “Day at the Legislature”, one of the most impactful advocacy tools an organization can utilize.
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During this webinar, attendees will learn about:
- Grassroots advocacy
- Engaging political representatives in your city or province
- Getting your issues on the agenda
- Current health policy context in Ottawa & the provinces
Contact information for presenters:
Michael Hatch - mhatch@impactcanada.com
Using twitter as a source of voice of customer data to understand the experience and needs of the Election Leaflets audience. A project for the Open Australia Foundation.
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After this webinar, you will:
● Better appreciate the importance of utilizing key advocacy tools to effect change.
● Understand the practical development and implementation of some of those key tools, including advocacy packages, petitions, postcards and collective letters.
● Understand the practical steps to hosting a “Day at the Legislature”, one of the most impactful advocacy tools an organization can utilize.
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During this webinar, attendees will learn about:
- Grassroots advocacy
- Engaging political representatives in your city or province
- Getting your issues on the agenda
- Current health policy context in Ottawa & the provinces
Contact information for presenters:
Michael Hatch - mhatch@impactcanada.com
Using twitter as a source of voice of customer data to understand the experience and needs of the Election Leaflets audience. A project for the Open Australia Foundation.
Please share this video with anyone who may be interested!
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In this webinar:
● A discussion on disparities in provincial reimbursement for cancer medications, and what patients can do about it
● Explanation of the different ways that cancer treatments are managed and funded across Canada, and outline the impact this has on patients depending on where they live in the country
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In this webinar:
● A discussion on how new treatments are reviewed and approved for sale in this country, with a particular emphasis on Health Canada’s regulatory modernization initiative
● Explanation of patient involvement in Health Canada reviews as well as the special access program.
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This webinar provides insight into how the drug approval process affects what prescription drugs are available to patients in Canada. The presentation will cover the following topics: Who is responsible for prescription drug approval in Canada? How does the drug approval process impact patient access to medication? How can patients be involved in the drug approval process?
In this webinar, our panelists explored ethics, transparency, resources, alignment and conflicts in the important relationships between companies and patient groups.
This webinar presented perspectives from subject matter experts from the innovative medicines industry, governance experts, and patient advocates.
Panelists:
Hugh Scott, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances at Innovative Medicines Canada.
Rosy Sasso, acting Director, Ethics and Compliance at Innovative Medicines Canada.
Brian Huskins, the Senior Fellow of Not-For-Profit Governance at the Institute on Governance.
Martine Elias, Director of Access, Advocacy & Community Relations with Myeloma Canada.
Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, PhD, President and CEO of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.
Moderator: Bill Dempster, 3Sixty Public Affairs
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In this webinar:
● Primer for attendees attending the November 15-16 Drug Pricing Policy Summit
● Broad conceptual blueprint of federal and provincial/territorial public health policy structures across Canada
● Description of legal frameworks, government responsibility centres and their mandates for treatment access, with reference to specific opportunities for patient engagement
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In this webinar:
1. Attendees will be introduced to the concept of an advocacy toolkit.
2. People will be taken through a series of advocacy tools to add to their toolkit
3. Everyone will understand how advocacy toolkits have evolved in the context of COVID-19.
View the video: https://youtu.be/HYwxsQgq1oA
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In his presentation, advocacy guru Ryan Clarke (Advocacy Solutions) walked through the steps to prepare for in-person meetings as an advocate for your cause. Topics include how to land the meeting, preparing a strategy and agenda, how to present your message and following up afterwards.
The webinar was followed by an interactive question and answer session.
All Hands on Deck: Creating Action Around Your CauseMike Kennerknecht
Presentation with Tom Brede from Eric Mower + Assoc. at the Ad Council of Rochester's nonprofit advocacy workshop on Nov. 18, 2014. We discuss effective strategies and tactics for nonprofits to engage with elected officials.
CCSN welcomed back Ryan Clarke of Advocacy Solutions for an in-depth webinar on best advocacy practices.
Topics covered include types of advocacy, the essence and cornerstones of effectiveness and how to develop an impactful plan to get your message across.
The webinar was followed by a brief question and answer session.
In this training, we will educate and prepare business leaders to be effective advocates for your issues. Here's what you will learn:
Plan an in-person meeting with policy makers
How to prepare and research for in-person meeting
Execute a successful meeting with policy makers
Post-meeting outreach
Get your message to policy makers when you can't meet in person (outside-in approach)
Please share this video with anyone who may be interested!
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In this webinar:
● A discussion on disparities in provincial reimbursement for cancer medications, and what patients can do about it
● Explanation of the different ways that cancer treatments are managed and funded across Canada, and outline the impact this has on patients depending on where they live in the country
View the video: https://youtu.be/NN3AcGYMXac
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Please share these slides with anyone who may be interested!
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In this webinar:
● A discussion on how new treatments are reviewed and approved for sale in this country, with a particular emphasis on Health Canada’s regulatory modernization initiative
● Explanation of patient involvement in Health Canada reviews as well as the special access program.
View the video:
Follow our social media accounts:
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This webinar provides insight into how the drug approval process affects what prescription drugs are available to patients in Canada. The presentation will cover the following topics: Who is responsible for prescription drug approval in Canada? How does the drug approval process impact patient access to medication? How can patients be involved in the drug approval process?
In this webinar, our panelists explored ethics, transparency, resources, alignment and conflicts in the important relationships between companies and patient groups.
This webinar presented perspectives from subject matter experts from the innovative medicines industry, governance experts, and patient advocates.
Panelists:
Hugh Scott, Executive Director, Strategic Alliances at Innovative Medicines Canada.
Rosy Sasso, acting Director, Ethics and Compliance at Innovative Medicines Canada.
Brian Huskins, the Senior Fellow of Not-For-Profit Governance at the Institute on Governance.
Martine Elias, Director of Access, Advocacy & Community Relations with Myeloma Canada.
Dr. Durhane Wong-Rieger, PhD, President and CEO of the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders.
Moderator: Bill Dempster, 3Sixty Public Affairs
Please share this webinar with anyone who may be interested!
Watch all our webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4dDQscmFYu_ezxuxnAE61hx4JlqAKXpR
In this webinar:
● Primer for attendees attending the November 15-16 Drug Pricing Policy Summit
● Broad conceptual blueprint of federal and provincial/territorial public health policy structures across Canada
● Description of legal frameworks, government responsibility centres and their mandates for treatment access, with reference to specific opportunities for patient engagement
View the video: https://youtu.be/X9AB70om-Dw
Follow our social media accounts:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/survivornetca
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In this webinar:
1. Attendees will be introduced to the concept of an advocacy toolkit.
2. People will be taken through a series of advocacy tools to add to their toolkit
3. Everyone will understand how advocacy toolkits have evolved in the context of COVID-19.
View the video: https://youtu.be/HYwxsQgq1oA
To learn more about CCSN, visit us at survivornet.ca
Follow CCSN on social media:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/survivornetca
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In his presentation, advocacy guru Ryan Clarke (Advocacy Solutions) walked through the steps to prepare for in-person meetings as an advocate for your cause. Topics include how to land the meeting, preparing a strategy and agenda, how to present your message and following up afterwards.
The webinar was followed by an interactive question and answer session.
All Hands on Deck: Creating Action Around Your CauseMike Kennerknecht
Presentation with Tom Brede from Eric Mower + Assoc. at the Ad Council of Rochester's nonprofit advocacy workshop on Nov. 18, 2014. We discuss effective strategies and tactics for nonprofits to engage with elected officials.
CCSN welcomed back Ryan Clarke of Advocacy Solutions for an in-depth webinar on best advocacy practices.
Topics covered include types of advocacy, the essence and cornerstones of effectiveness and how to develop an impactful plan to get your message across.
The webinar was followed by a brief question and answer session.
In this training, we will educate and prepare business leaders to be effective advocates for your issues. Here's what you will learn:
Plan an in-person meeting with policy makers
How to prepare and research for in-person meeting
Execute a successful meeting with policy makers
Post-meeting outreach
Get your message to policy makers when you can't meet in person (outside-in approach)
About the Webinar: Michelle Colero, Executive Director of Bladder Cancer Canada, will cover the essentials of bladder cancer facts and symptoms while also outlining the support and educational resources provided by Bladder Cancer Canada for those dealing with a diagnosis. Additionally, she’ll share ways individuals can contribute to raising awareness and supporting our community.
About the Webinar: Alcohol is classified as a Group one carcinogen and is estimated to be one of the top three causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Yet, over 40 per cent of people in Canada remain unaware that alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing at least nine cancers. In this presentation, we’ll look at what is and isn’t known about the relationship between alcohol and cancer. We’ll explore what the Canadian Cancer Society is doing to raise awareness of alcohol as a modifiable cancer risk factor, its commitment to funding world-leading research on this subject, and its advocacy for stronger policies that reduce, and increase awareness about the risk of cancer related to, alcohol consumption. Attendees will be invited to seek more information and/or take action on this important topic. We hope you’ll join us in learning more about cancer risk and alcohol — the most commonly used psychoactive substance in Canada.
Dr. Rob Rutledge returns for his first webinar of 2024 to discuss the basics behind emotional intelligence. Learn how to develop greater emotional awareness, and learn how to settle fear and frustration. Dr. Rutledge will also share tips on how to live in a more peaceful and connected way as you navigate through your cancer journey.
About the Webinar: Health technology assessment (HTA), the approval process for drugs and healthcare technology, the processes and organizations that support them, such as Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH), have evolved over the years in response to changing healthcare system priorities and the need to establish their legitimacy. Don Husereau will provide an overview of current processes in Canada, and highlight their perceived (and real) shortcomings and what can be done to overcome these. He will highlight that some perceived weaknesses (such as review times) are not as bad as they appear while perceived strengths (such as stakeholder involvement) need considerable improvement. He will also discuss other opportunities for HTA to innovate and whether there are current plans to address these.
About this Webinar: The time between regulatory approval for new drugs and when drugs became publicly available to patients averaged 736 days (25 months) in 2022. This is double the average time reported in comparable Organisation for Economic Development (OECD) countries. This webinar will highlight variations in drug listing time for new drugs across time, provinces, and type of drugs (oncology vs. non-oncology). It will also present the specific phases involved in moving a drug from approval stage to listing, and the time spent in each. This Conference Board of Canada analysis uses IQVIA’s Market Access Metrics Database (2012 to 2023), which tracks all new products and their indications through the Canadian access journey.
About the Webinar: Learn about pancreatic cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, statistics, supports and barriers. The presentation will also include some helpful tools that can improve quality of life for those with pancreatic cancer, including the Craig's Cause's PERT (Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy) calculator and available patient support programs.
As referenced by John Adams in his 2024 CCSN Webinar on the US importing drugs from Canada, this is a slide deck from Health Canada which outlines the timetable and actions taken by the government on this particular issue.
About this Webinar: John Adams takes a dive behind the headlines, news stories and media releases to better understand any real threats to Canadian patients getting the prescription drugs they need.
About this Webinar: We know that methods of eating and diet are a large part of cancer care, but how can you make your diet work for you in your cancer journey? Dr. Rob Rutelege is back to present the latest science around healthy eating and cancer care. In addition, Dr. Rutledge will share the benefits of time-restricted eating, and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine.
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Canada, with approximately 24,100 Canadians diagnosed with the disease in 2023. The incidence of colorectal cancer has been declining in Canadians over 50 years of age, largely due to population-based screening programs. Recent evidence has shown, however, that rates have been increasing in adults younger than 50 years. Given that younger adults are typically classified as at low risk for colorectal cancer, this epidemiologic shift is cause for concern.
Individuals under the age of 50 now represent a significant number of colorectal cancer cases. The disease is often being diagnosed at a later stage, and tumour characteristics tend to be more lethal. As for what is accounting for the increasing trend, ongoing research efforts focus on environmental toxicities, lifestyle patterns, and the gut microbiome.
In this webinar, we will present an overview of the current evidence surrounding the rising rates of colorectal cancer in young adults and discuss the unique needs of this patient population, through screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. A young colorectal cancer patient will share his lived experience in managing this disease and the impact that cancer has had on himself and his family.
About this Talk: This talk will provide a nutritional perspective on the role of diet in cancer focusing on healthy fats known as omega-3 fatty acids. Sources, amounts and types of omega-3 fatty acids will be highlighted. Clinical and experimental evidence in support of a role for omega-3 fatty acids in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer will be presented. Lastly, some practical strategies to support a healthy diet will be shared.
About the Webinar: Genomic testing has already become commonplace in oncology, but exponential growth in more comprehensive genomic tests, other innovative tests and testing approaches in oncology, as well as a number of other therapeutic areas is expected in the coming years. With the emergence of more complex, more expensive, and more promising tests, policymakers and healthcare providers may be challenged to provide these to patients at the pace of innovation. Don Husereau will describe what conditions are necessary for equitable access to advanced innovative testing, how major Canadian provinces are doing, and what more needs to be done in the coming years to benefit all patients.
About this Webinar: This talk will explore breast screening for women 40-49. The benefits and harms for screening will be discussed, as well as what is unique about breast cancer in women in their 40s. In order to understand the controversy around current guidelines recommending against screening women 40-49, we will review the evidence upon which these guidelines are based, and their impact on breast cancer outcomes for these women.
About this Webinar: This presentation will discuss the pathway to pharmaceutical treatments in Canada that involve health technology assessment reviews and decision making. Observations on the current challenges and the importance of patient input to inform decision making will also be discussed. Finally, the key elements that can be critical to successful outcomes will be presented.
About this Webinar: When Canadians turn on the tap for a drink of water or a shower, we take for granted that the water is safe. Few are aware that old asbestos cement water pipes still deliver water to millions of people. As these pipes age and deteriorate, asbestos erodes into the water and poses health concerns, including cancer.
Dr. Meg Sears, Chair of the Board of Prevent Cancer Now, and board member Julian Branch will talk about the history of asbestos in water, the science behind ingested asbestos, and recent developments.
André Deschamps will show the results of the Europa UOMO Euproms studies. These are the first studies ever from patients for patients, measuring the burden of treatment. More than 5000 patients have shared with us their experiences after treatment. The data has been analyzed by the university of Rotterdam in the Netherlands and has been published in peer reviewed scientific papers.
This webinar will serve as an introduction to Cancer and Work, a website that “was designed to address the unique needs of cancer survivors with returning, remaining, changing work or looking for work after a diagnosis of cancer. The website provides newly created information, resources, and interactive tools for cancer survivors, healthcare providers, employers, and highlights helpful information from across the globe.” The talk will include 10 steps to return to work, and job search ideas for cancer survivors
This webinar will have two perspectives.
Jasveen will be presenting about the impact of cancer and treatment on a person’s physical, cognitive & mental health and how an Occupational therapist can work with the person to gradually overcome these challenges to return to work with or without modifications. The presentation will cover some case studies of past success with the opportunity to answer questions at the end.
Then we will hear from Jen who has experienced her own journey with breast cancer and how she advocated for herself and occupational therapy to help her return to full time employment.
About this Webinar: we’ll summarize the findings of a 10-minute online study conducted by Leger among cancer patients who experienced Long-COVID. We identified 119 cancer patients, diagnosed within the past 10 years, who developed symptoms or were diagnosed with Long-COVID. We primarily wanted to understand how Long-COVID impacted cancer patients and their ability to receive treatment. We also asked about the effect on their overall wellbeing, their ability to access Long-COVID treatments and assistance, and the ongoing impact to this day.
About this Presenter: Colette Faust is a Research Director at Leger (largest Canadian-owned market research company) and has 10 years of market research experience, spending the last 3 years in the healthcare industry. As a member of Leger’s North American Healthcare team, Colette has worked on both quantitative and qualitative healthcare research among healthcare professionals, patients, and the general population across a variety of topics including oncology. Colette received her B.A. in Psychology and Media & Communications from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA.
Various cancer treatments can impact one’s gut health and digestive system. This presentation will discuss why a healthy gut is important to overall health. We will talk about the roles the gut is involved in beyond just digestion. We will also discuss nutrition strategies that will support our gut health and promote a healthy microbiome.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
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Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
2. Overview
• Review and context
• Events with politicians/bureaucrats
• Advocacy packages
• Collective letters
• Petitions
• Postcards
3. Review and Context
• Review of effective advocacy strategies
– Key message development
– Development of your tools
– Development of your one ‘ask’
• The timing of your tools is important
• Their use should create a ‘layering effect’,
one on top of another, over time
4. Events
• Can take various forms:
– Advocacy Day at the legislature
– Caucus meetings
– MLA breakfast
– Roundtable discussion with bureaucrats
– ‘Lunch and Learn’ with political staffers
– Late afternoon reception inviting politicians, political
staffers and bureaucrats
5. Events
• Objectives:
– Raise awareness and educate decision-makers about your issues
– Put a face on your organization
– Start to build relationships
– Give your supporters experience interacting with decision-makers
– Request change/action
• There may/may not be an ‘ask’ associated with such events
6. Events
• Selecting a date:
– Governments may be more likely to act on issues brought to
their attention shortly before or after an election
– Avoid holiday seasons because many elected representatives
will be unavailable
– Avoid dates on which other events are happening in the
legislative buildings that might provide competition
– If possible, have the event coincide with other related issues
i.e. World Cancer Day
– Elected representatives are also more likely to be available at
the start of the week
7. Events
• Selecting a date:
– Most importantly, go with the best legislative date
– This is most likely to be when the legislature is sitting, as
many of the elected officials return to their ridings when
the legislature is not in session
– There are constituency days and weeks when MPPs/MLAs
are in their home ridings; for example, in Ontario the
legislature does not sit on Fridays
– It is also a good idea to avoid a time when critical matters
are being debated
8. Events
• Engaging your supporters:
– They can help determine what the issues are that you will present
to the government representatives i.e. through a survey
– They may be able to provide contacts in the government and/or
they may have met with different elected representatives or
members of their staff on previous occasions
– They can attend and tell a first-hand story of how the issue at hand
affects their daily lives and give personal support to the importance
of the issue being addressed
9. Events
• Inviting government officials:
– Provide an introduction to your organization
– Provide an explanation as to why you are requesting a
meeting (if part of your event)
– Request a meeting on the day of your advocacy event
– Provide any personal information you may have gathered
from your survey of supporters that might aid you in
securing the meeting
– Provide a contact name and number i.e. the person
writing the letter
– Provide a date by which you will contact their office
10. Events
• Logistics and flow:
– Accommodation
– Site visit
– Transportation
– Having a Coordination Centre
– Training
– Creating presentation and training packages
– Provide tips for visiting elected representatives
– Provide tips on conducting a successful meeting i.e. key
messages, meeting script, one ‘ask’ (if applicable)
– Follow-ups and thank-yous
11. CCSN Event
On Thursday, September 16, 2015,
during Prostate Cancer Awareness
Month, CCSN hosted its fourth
annual legislative reception at
Queen’s Park to help generate
awareness of metastatic or
advanced prostate cancer among
parliamentarians and other key
government decision makers in
Ontario.
12. Advocacy Packages
• Seven distinct documents typically included:
– Introduction to advocates
– Letter to your elected rep asking for a meeting
– Meeting script outline
– Key facts
– Meeting report back form
– Letter from your elected rep to the Minister
– Letter to the Minister
13. Advocacy Packages
Introduction to Advocates:
– Meant to serve as the ‘instruction manual’ for the rest of the materials
– Needs to be written in language that compels the reader to take
action by doing what is asked of them
– Outline:
• Background of the issue
• Describe why you need the reader to engage
• Outline the contents of the advocacy package (i.e. what you’re asking the reader to
do)
• List contacts for the reader if they need further information
14. Advocacy Packages
Letter to you elected rep asking for a meeting:
– Letters can take three basic forms:
• Blank sheet of paper – the reader is asked to draft their own letter based on some
background information provided – everyone drafts and sends their own unique
letter
• Form letter – the reader simply inserts their elected representatives contact
information, their own contact information and ‘signs’ their name – everyone sends
exactly the same letter
• Hybrid letter – the reader is asked to insert a brief paragraph about their own
circumstances as it relates to the issue, but the rest of the letter is consistent –
everyone drafts some unique content, but sends letters that are largely the same
15. Advocacy Packages
Letter to you elected rep asking for a meeting:
– Outline of a hybrid letter:
• First paragraph – who you are (always note that you are a constituent) and why you
are writing to your elected representative (your ‘ask’)
• Second paragraph – a brief paragraph outlining the person’s personal story and
their link to the issue
• Third paragraph – a combination of your three key messages and some key facts
about the issue
• Fourth paragraph – restatement of your ‘ask’ (in bold)
• Fifth paragraph – I will be in touch shortly to arrange a time to meet – thank-you
16. Advocacy Packages
Meeting script outline:
– For people to use during their meetings with elected reps
– Can be anywhere from a general outline to a very detailed, almost
line-by-line script
– Again, a hybrid approach may be most suitable
– May also be beneficial to ask your supporters what they need in order
to ensure that as many of them as possible visit their elected
representatives
17. Advocacy Packages
Meeting script outline:
– Introduce yourself and the people you are with
– Explain why you are there (generally) and your one ‘ask’
– Deliver your three key messages
– Tell your personal story in the context of the issue
– Review some of your key facts
– Deliver your one ‘ask’ again
– Engage in dialogue to ensure that your elected representative fulfills your one
‘ask’
– Conclude by saying thank you and commit to following up shortly
18. Advocacy Packages
Key facts:
– Typically no more than a page
– To be used by people as background information about the issue AND in
their meeting with their elected representative
– But people need not deliver every key fact in their meeting
– Depending on how the document is drafted, it could even serve as a leave-
behind with the elected representative
– Any province specific information is always good (as opposed to just
national facts/figures)
19. Advocacy Packages
Meeting report back form:
– Names of the people who attended
– Name of the elected representative visited and date
– How long was the meeting and who attended with the elected
representative?
– Did the elected representative seem receptive?
– Did he/she agree to your one ‘ask’?
– When and how will you be following up?
– Other comments or impressions
20. Advocacy Packages
Letter from your elected rep to the Minister:
– On many occasions, the one ‘ask’ of your elected representative will
be to write a letter to the relevant Minister outlining your concerns
about the issue
– This is often the most effective ‘ask’ of an elected representative
because it puts your concerns in writing, it requires a written response
and it can be done by both government and opposition members
– The content should be crafted along the same lines as the letter to
your elected representative asking to meet, minus your personal story
(usually)
21. Advocacy Packages
Letter to the Minister:
– Important for the relevant Minister to hear directly from people
affected by the issue
– Again, you can do the blank sheet of paper, form letter or hybrid letter
– If you choose the hybrid letter approach, it takes the same format as
the letter to your elected representative asking to meet
– For your one ‘ask’, ask directly for the change that you need
22. Advocacy Packages
Using these packages:
– Only effective if you can get them into the hands of as many people as
possible
– Post on web sites, e-mail to supporters, post mail to people, hand out
paper copies at events
– Make sure that you draft the material so that it appeals to the
maximum number of people (i.e. not just patients)
– Track progress – ask people to copy you on the letters they send and
forward their completed report back forms
24. Collective Letters
• Usually used with groups of health care professionals (i.e.
physicians), who want to make their unified voice heard to a
key decision-maker in government
• Could certainly be done with patients and caregivers, too
• Important to have one or two authors
• They then e-mail the letter to their colleagues asking them to
‘sign on’ by responding and providing their name, credentials,
affiliation and where they work
25. Petitions
• There are two types of petitions – on-line and paper
• On-line petitions can be very effective at gathering a lot of
names, very quickly
• You can often set them up for free (although some web sites
will charge you a fee once you go over a certain number)
• The names can then be e-mailed to a decision-maker, printed-
off to be delivered in person or you can just refer them to the
web site where the names are listed
26. Petitions
• Paper petitions are more typically used because they can be
introduced into a provincial legislature
• Each legislature has it’s own format that must be followed or the
petitions will not be accepted
• http://thoughtundermined.com/2012/02/21/how-to-petition-
canadian-legislatures/
• Every sitting day has an agenda item called ‘Petitions’ during which
time members can read petitions they have received from
constituents into the record (i.e. Hansard)
• You can then go on-line and print a copy of your petitions being
read (tangible proof of its introduction)
30. Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
Contact Info
Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
1750 Courtwood Crescent, Suite 210
Ottawa, ON K2C 2B5
Telephone / Téléphone : 613-898-1871
E-mail jmanthorne@survivornet.ca or mforrest@survivornet.ca
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