Host a Canadian federal electoral reform dialogue in your community
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Congratulations! You have decided to host a dialogue on Canadian federal electoral reform. Now what? You can use this step-by-step guide to help you host a successful dialogue.
Step 1: Plan your event
The first step is to think about and determine the kind of dialogue you want to host. In this section, you will find:
- Information on how to plan a Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Potential dialogue models for your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Sample Canadian federal electoral reform event agenda and facilitator guide
- Tips on using digital technology and tools to support your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Potential Canadian federal electoral reform event dialogue topics and questions
- Sample Canadian federal electoral reform event Powerpoint presentation
Step 2: Promote your event
Once you have decided on your planning details, you are ready to spread the word, invite participants and promote your community dialogue. In this section, you will find:- Information on how to promote your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Sample invitations for your Canadian federal electoral reform event
Step 3: Develop a dialogue plan for your event
In advance of your dialogue, review and confirm your dialogue plan. In this section, you will find:- Information on how to develop a dialogue plan for your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Sample supply checklist for your Canadian federal electoral reform event
Step 4: Set up your event
The day has come for your community dialogue. Depending on the size of event, you will want to allow yourself 15-90 minutes to prepare in advance of the actual start time. In this section, you will find:Step 5: Host your dialogue
Hosting a successful dialogue is both an art and a craft. In this section, you will find:- Information about hosting your Canadian federal electoral reform dialogue
- Canadian federal electoral reform dialogue hosting guide
Step 6: Share the results from your event
It is vital for all Canadians to engage in meaningful dialogue about Canadian federal electoral reform and that the results of your dialogue are shared with the Special Committee on Electoral Reform. In this section, you will find:- Information about how to share the results from your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Sample template for submitting the results of your Canadian federal electoral reform event to the Special Committee on Electoral Reform
Step 7: Spread the word
Let the rest of Canada know you were a part of the dialogue! In this section, you will find:
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- Your guide to hosting a successful dialogue on Canadian federal electoral reform
- Sample Canadian federal electoral reform event agenda and facilitator guide
- Sample Canadian federal electoral reform event agenda and facilitator guide - Blank
- Sample Canadian federal electoral reform event Powerpoint presentation
- Potential Canadian federal electoral reform event dialogue topics and questions
- Sample supply checklist for your Canadian federal electoral reform event
- Sample template for submitting the results of your Canadian federal electoral reform event to the Special Committee on Electoral Reform
- Poster template
- Advertisement template
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