The Health Canada Policy Toolkit for Public Involvement in Decision Making

Level 4
When Do We Engage?

• We need citizens to talk to each other regarding complex, value-laden issues
• There is a capacity for citizens to shape policy and program decisions that affect them
• There is opportunity for shared agenda setting and open time frames for
  deliberation on issues
• Options generated together will be respected

This section includes:

Level 4 Case Study

• Joint Working Group on the Voluntary Sector

Level 4 Techniques

• Charrette
• Constituent Assembly
• Delphi Process
• Retreats
• Round Tables

References