The Health Canada Policy Toolkit for Public Involvement in Decision Making

Level 3
When Do We Discuss or Involve?

• We need two-way information exchange
• Individuals and groups have an interest in the issue and will likely be affected by the outcome
• There is an opportunity to influence the final outcome
• We wish to encourage discussion among and with stakeholders
• Input may shape policy directions/program delivery

This section includes:

Level 3 Case Study

• Direct to Consumer Advertising

Level 3 Techniques

• Advisory Committee, Board or Council
• An Introduction: Computer-Assisted Participation I
• Computer-Assisted Participation II: Interactive World Wide Web/Electronic Conferencing
• Computer-Assisted Participation III: Online Discussion Groups and List Servers
• Computer-Assisted Participation IV: Televoting
• Issue Conferences
• Nominal Group Process
• Workshops

References