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From: "Owen,Rochelle [Dartmouth]" <Rochelle.Owen@EC.GC.CA>
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Request for Applications
Representatives for NGO working committee 
to work with the Community Animation Program (CAP) Management Team
to implement policy development workshops 

Request Date: July 25, 2001
Closing Date: August 15, 2001	

Address for inquires and applications:
Rochelle Owen
Community Animation Program (CAP)
16th Floor Queen Square, 45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, NS
B2Y 2N6
Ph:1-800-663-5755 or (902) 426-2578 	Fax: 902-426-2062
email: rochelle.owen@ec.gc.ca

CAP is partnering with the Voluntary Sector Initiative
http://www.vsi-isbc.ca/  to provide train-the-trainer forums and community
workshops on developing good public policy relating to issues of sustainable
development.  For more information on other services provided by CAP please
check out or home page at http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/community/  or call
1-800-663-5755.

1. Purpose, Goals, and Objectives

Purpose:  To improve public policy by involving the voluntary sector. 
Goals
*	To increase the capacity of the voluntary sector to contribute to
public policy issues related to sustainable development and water quality,
air quality, and nature.
*	To build the capacity of Environment Canada and Health Canada to
gather input from the voluntary sector on an on-going basis.

Objectives
	This project will increase: 
*	knowledge on sustainable development and the health, environment and
economic issues related to water and air quality and nature issues; 
*	understanding of public policy development processes;
*	input of voluntary sector into policy issues
*	co-operation between government and voluntary sector;  
*	skills in workshop development and delivery; 
*	networking amongst voluntary sector groups
*	skills in using the Internet to research and provide input into
public policy 

Approach: The project will be delivered based on a "train-the-trainer"
model, whereby voluntary sector partners will be given the training and the
tools to further engage and train people in their respective communities.
This initiative will result in both building the capacity of the voluntary
sector in Atlantic Canada and subsequently enhancing public policy
development.  This model allows for flexibility in program design because
community groups will be conducting training in their "community" (broad
definition of community). All groups providing the training will have the
same goals and objectives and standard outcomes and indicators however the
approach they take in delivering the information can be altered to meet the
cultural, linguistics, geographical, and  literacy realities of their area.


2. Role of NGO


The NGO working group member will be responsible for:
*	co-developing a train the trainers workshops with the CAP program;
*	acting as a host(coordinator) or co-host of a train the trainer
event for other ngo's to become trainers; and
*	providing advice and on-site support for community workshops in
their province led by previously trained groups.

3. Role of CAP


The CAP Management Team is responsible for:
*	managing the overall project;
*	co- developing a train the trainers workshops with ngo working
group;
*	providing facilitation support for train the trainer events; and 
*	providing advice and on-site support from community workshops in
Atlantic Canada if required.

4. Length of Appointment


*	One year: September 2001 to September 2002

5. Workload and Method of Payment


A. 	One meeting a month: (include preparation and follow-up time) up to
a maximum of 2 days a month. A rate of $15 per hour will be paid to the
organization they represent, for time spent reviewing materials and
attending meetings. Travel costs to attend meetings will be provided.
B. 	Being eligible to Host or Co-Host a Train-the Trainers Workshop -
Workshop will be already developed by the working group.  Host will receive
grant money for coordinating event for 15-30 people and workshop expenses
such as participant travel, child care, translation, (Between Jan. 02 &
March 02)
C. 	Providing advice and support to  5-6 community workshops in their
respective province: 16 days at $300 (Between April 02 & June 02)


6. Application and Selection


The Community Animation Program (CAP) is searching for 8 -10 representatives
of non-profit organizations in the environment, health, and economic/social
development fields. The process of selection will consider creating a
diverse working group that views geographical, cultural, and linguistic
representation.  The applicant's proposal should provide information on:

A.	Relevant experience and skills; provide examples of similar work.
B.	Why you have an interest in this position.

7. Submission


Applicants must send a copy of their proposal(mail, email, fax) to CAP (see
page 1 for complete address) no later than Friday, August, 15th.  

Appendix - Background information on CAP and public policy terms


CAP is a joint initiative of Health Canada and Environment Canada. CAP aims
to strengthen and support community groups in Atlantic Canada to: identify,
understand, and take action on issues that link human health and the
physical environment in their communities.

CAP provides:
1.	Organized workshops every second year (previous series included
fundraising and strategic planning)
2.	Free information on environmental health and organizational
development issues
3.	Resources (books, videos, journals) 
4.	Direct community support (facilitation and training) to build the
capacity of a community group to work on issues that link human health and
the environment. 

What is public policy?

There are a variety of definitions of public policy, here are three:

A. 	Public policy is "an identifiable course of action (legislation,
regulation, ordinance, etc) hammered out in the political arena through
debate and compromise to maximize the satisfaction of relevant interest"
(Michigan State University, http://www.msue.msu.edu).  
	
B. 	Public policy is "the combination of basic decisions, commitments,
and actions made by those who hold or affect government positions of
authority." (Public Policy Making, Process and Principles, Larry Gerston,
published book)
	
C. 	"Public policies are aimed at the whole population or at specific,
targeted groups, and can be created by all levels of government as well as
by institutions such as school boards, hospitals, workplaces or community
organizations.  Public policies are made through a process involving
citizens, government officials and elected officials who, ideally, work
together to set an agenda for the common good.  Policies shape our daily
lives by regulating such things as where and when citizens may use
pesticides on their lawns, which medications and treatments a provincial
drug plan will cover, or whether an employer has an obligation to hire women
and visible minorities (Capacity Building: Linking Community Experience to
Public Policy, Julie Devon Dodd and Michelle Hébert Boyd for Population and
Public Health Branch of Health Canada)

Public policy decisions are based on the nature of the problems, facts
presented and values exposed.  

Citizens can have their views reflected on public policy issues basically
through three channels. 
1.	Parliamentary institutions (MP's, MLA's, Councilors)
2.	Stakeholder groups and voluntary associations
3.	Consultation and engagement of groups and citizens by the
government. (Policy Statement and Guidelines on Consulting and Engaging
Canadians, Privy Council Office)

Why is it important to involve voluntary sector?

*	The policy environment is becoming increasingly complex, requiring
greater co-operation between groups.
*	In recent years, policy development has become more reactive than
proactive, resulting in a weakened capacity to deal with longer-term
strategic and cross-cutting issues."  Policy Research Initiative (PRI),
http://policyresearch.schoolnet.ca/overview-e.htm Public policy
*	Voluntary organization have experience and knowledge that can help
create better polices.
_________________________________
Rochelle Owen
Community Animation Program
16th Floor, Queen Square
45 Alderney Drive
Dartmouth, N.S.
B2Y 2N6
902-426-2578 (ph)
902-426-2062 (fax)
http://www.ns.ec.gc.ca/community/

CAP Atlantic provides information, training and animation to community
groups working on issues that link human health and the environment. 



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