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Today’s Workshop
1.What’s policy and why do we need it?
2. Who develops policy?
3. How is policy created?
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Section 1:
What’s policy and why do we need it?
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What is an example of a policy that youhave experienced in your daily life?
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Policy is a decision on a particular issue that lasts or endures over time.
Policy is created to guide other decisions, actions and behaviours in order to achieve an objective or common good.
Policy
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Policy
There are a number of different kinds of policies.
There may be consequences if a policy is not followed.
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Section 2:
Who develops policy?
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Policy MakersSome of the decision makers
CommunityOrganizations
Family
Colleges and Universities
Business
ProvincialGovernment
FederalGovernment
Friends
EmployersSchools and
School Boards
Children’s Aid Societies
MunicipalGovernment
First NationsGovernment
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Example #1
Who? FamilyWhat? Policy: Everyone has to be at the dinner table at 7:00PM sharp. Everyone can only have 1 hour of technology per night (TV, Video Games, Internet). Why? To increase the amount of quality time family spends with each other.
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Example #2
Who? SchoolWhat? Policy: To block sites like YouTube and Facebook during class time (sites are open during lunch and spare periods).Why? To make sure that people spend their time on the library computers effectively.
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Example #3
Who? Municipal Governments in Ontario What? Policy: Bi-weekly collection of roadside garbage.Why? To encourage residents to recycle through the Blue Box program and separate compostable materials in the Green Bin program.
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Example #4
Who? Provincial Government OntarioWhat?Policy: No tolerance policy for drinking and driving – automatic driver’s licence suspension with a blood alcohol concentration between 0.05 and 0.08.Why?To remove dangerous drivers from Ontario’s roads.
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Public Policy Influencers
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Family Policy Influencers
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Section 3:
How is policy created?
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Policy Cycle
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Policy Cycle Example
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Policy Making Tips• Make sure you have a clear understanding of the issue or
problem
• Be realistic and practical
• Be creative in your solutions
• Carefully consider all of the groups that both influence and are impacted by policy decisions
• Think carefully about what problem your policy responds to - why is your policy the best way to respond to the issue?
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1. What policy is and why we need it
2. Who develops policy
3. How policy is created
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