Engaging your MP or MPP
Webinars | March 29, 2022
Engaging your MP or MPP
This presentation looked at advocacy in general and taking action by engaging political decision-makers. Attendees learned how to find out more about their MP or MPP, as well as what to do to prepare for a meeting with them, how to communicate effectively during the meeting, and details of any follow up. Since the Ontario election will be held on or before June 2, attendees were also given some tips to assist with pre-election advocacy.
Highlights included:
- Advocacy – what, who and why?
- Communicating effectively to decision-makers
- Parliamentary advocacy: Taking action with MP or MPP/MLA
- Tips for pre-election advocacy
Speaker:
Sherry Moran, a retired lawyer and federal government executive with extensive experience in developing policy and legislation while working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.
She has significant experience in developing and strengthening governance frameworks, both in government and through her work on Boards in the non-profit and charitable sector. Sherry is also proficient in advocating for change in government policy, laws, and regulations.
Sherry is a volunteer advocate with Results Canada’s Ottawa chapter which works to ensure the Canadian government provides the leadership and funding necessary to end global poverty, mitigate or wipe out disease, and guarantee access to education. As a volunteer selector with CUSO International, Sherry is part of an assessment team that evaluates candidates in terms of their suitability for CUSO’s overseas programs. In advocating for an increase in Canadian international assistance, Sherry has had letters to the editor and op-eds published in newspapers across the country.
