14 Tips on Appearing Before a Parliamentary Committee

An effective presentation before a committee requires good planning and preparation. But what about the meeting itself? Here are some quick tips on how to conduct yourself when testifying before a parliamentary committee. 1. Confirm logistics with the Clerk, either the day before or earlier in the day for an afternoon or evening appearance. Are there any…

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Awareness “Day”

Last week I was asked by a non-profit organization to help them draft a proclamation recognizing a particular day as a day of awareness for their issue. In this case, my advice was to pursue a motion in the Legislature instead as their aim was to educate and bring awareness to their issue through dialogue.…

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Dos and Don’ts of Presentations

I am not an expert on social media, but I have been using facebook, twitter and blogging for some time, so I do have some basic knowledge of how these social media applications work. Recently, I decided I would attend some local events on social media to learn from others who are also using this medium…

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Keep the Meeting on Topic

The other day I was having a chat with a friend who mentioned he had just met with his local MLA, who is also a member of the provincial Cabinet. My friend talked about how surprised he was when the Minister started expressing frustration with him about policies he would like to change and asking for my friend’s…

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