Here are some useful resources geared towards Canadian non-profit organizations and charities to help you prepare a government relations strategy, refine your advocacy tactics, and develop strategic communications plans.
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:
News and Political Commentary Resources:
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