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1. What is the Executive Branch of Government?
Penny Collenette: Ethics, Governance and Public Policy Expert. In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).
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2. Meeting with members of the Executive
Penny Collenette: Ethics, Governance and Public Policy Expert. In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).
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3. On working with policy makers
Kate McInturff, Senior Researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. In Julie Shugarman, Martha Jackman Eds., Online Feminist Law Reform Course, (Ottawa: NAWL Charitable Trust, 2014).
The federal law reform process
Videos
Readings
- University of Ottawa, “Federal Legislation - Introduction” (2014). Online: Principles of Legal Research.\
- Andre Barnes, The Legislative Process: From Government Policy to Proclamation (Ottawa, Library of Parliament, 2014)
- Library of Parliament, Guide to the Canadian House of Commons (Ottawa : Library of Parliament, 2016)
- Government of Canada, "About the Privy Council Office," (Ottawa: 2015)
Questions and Assignments
- Why might you choose to raise a question of law or policy reform with a public service member of the Executive, as opposed to with an elected member? What types of issues might you try and get on the agenda of a public service staff person in the PCO or in the Justice Department?
- How might you commence a meeting with a member of the Executive?
- Construct a short, mock agenda for a 10-minute meeting with a member of the Executive branch of government. Role-play your greetings and opening-statements with a classmate, colleague or friend.
- Draft a letter to a minister/prime minister on a current women’s equality related issue, of a maximum 200 words.