Government of Canada Resources:

• Electronic Directory Service (Directory of public servants and Ministers’ political staff across Canada)
• House of Commons Calendar

Advocacy/Strategic Communications Resources:

• Government of Canada: “Get Ready for Advocacy” – Provides links to online resources relevant to the federal government, Parliament of Canada, and stakeholders
• Ontario Non-Profit Network: “Advocacy Toolkit – A Guide for Non-Profits to Meaningfully Engage Your Community” – Detailed guide and tips & tricks for non-profit advocacy in Ontario
• Maytree: “Tools for Leaders & Organizers” – Webinars and tools on strategic messaging, civic literacy, and local advocacy
• Charity Village: Advocacy Blogs – Informative, short blogs on advocacy strategies and tactics
• CanadaHelps: “Creating a Communications Plan that Works” – Workshop resources to help non-profits and charities develop communications plans

Advocacy Networks & Training Tools:

• Advocacy School

• Government Relations Institute of Canada

• Public Affairs Association of Canada

News and Political Commentary Resources:

• National Newswatch

• 50 best Canadian political podcasts

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