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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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