Would you like to have a deeper knowledge and understanding of the government landscape at all levels? Do you need advice on taking your funding to the next level?
We’re pleased to announce that Lighthouse Public Affairs will be holding seminars in Toronto, ON on Monday, March 30th. The seminar will be held at:
100 King Street West, Suite 5600 (First Canadian Place), Toronto, ON
The seminars will be on government relations and government funding. Content details are below.
Register by clicking the links included:
- To register for the seminar on government relations (March 30 morning session, cost $250 + HST), click here,
- To register for the seminar on government funding (March 30 afternoon session, cost $250 + HST), click here,
- To register for all three seminars (both March 30 and 31 sessions, lunch included – cost $500 + HST), click here.
The government relations and government funding seminars will be led by Serge Buy, Lighthouse Public Affairs’ senior partner and Chief Vision Officer. Serge has led seminars such as these ones in front of over 1,500 people from not-for-profit organizations across the country. With over thirty years of experience in public affairs (government relations, public relations, crisis management) and having (successfully) supported organizations apply for millions of dollars, Serge is best placed to lead this seminar series.
The government relations session is specifically designed to help not-for-profits navigate or “decode” the Canadian political system. Serge will offer a thorough review of all government levels, adding unique insights and perspectives from his work with officials and organizations federally, provincially and municipally.
The government funding session will be a customized and interactive event, specific to funding streams and proposals, offering useful tips and advice for organizations in various stages of funding maturity.
Les séances seront principalement en anglais, mais nos participants peuvent poser des questions et faire des commentaires dans les deux langues officielles.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SEMINAR (March 30 – 9am to 12pm)
Content
- Canadian Political System
- Role of the House of Commons
- The Senate of Canada – recent changes
- The Executive (the Prime Minister and the Cabinet)
- The Prime Minister’s Office
- The Ontario system of government
- Premier’s office / Role of cabinet,
- MPPs
- Legislative assembly debates and committees.
- The federal public service
- Privy Council Office
- Departments (role of Deputy Ministers, etc.)
- Canada is a federation…
- Relations between the federal government and the provinces
- Recent challenges (health care, infrastructure)
- Federal Politics
- The role of the opposition in a minority government
- A different Conservative leader – why is Mr. Poilievre different
- The New Democratic Party – and its support of the government
- A separatist party in a federation? The Bloc Québécois…
- Provincial politics
- Political landscape in Ontario
- Premier Ford – getting closer to another election?
- The opposition…
What will you gain from attending the seminar:
- Information on the role of Canada’s bicameral parliamentary system,
- A “refresher” on the governance of the province of Ontario,
- A good understanding of the Canadian political system,
- Insights into the relationship between the politicians and the public service,
- Intelligence on the recent political developments and personalities,
- Tools to follow and understand the various developments…
The intent of the seminars is to ensure that participants are equipped with information and strategies to understand, follow, and decode the Canadian and Ontarian political systems.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR – GOVERNMENT FUNDING SEMINAR (March 30 – 12.45pm to 4pm).
Content
- Federal sources of funding
- Exploring the multitude of departments and agencies providing funding
- Roles of key departments and agencies
- How to best search for funding programs
- Provincial funding sources
- Looking at the major sources of funding for not-for-profit organizations
- Major funding programs
- Case study
- Understanding the objectives of the funding program
- What is the government trying to achieve?
- Does your project match the government’s objectives?
- Case study
- Proposal writing…
- Preparing a good “business case”
- Relating to the government’s objectives…
- Language to use
- Government objectives
- Relationship building
- Speaking with officials prior to submitting a proposal
- Talking with program officers (when possible)
- Following up
- Do’s and don’ts