Virtual Engagement Resource Centre for All

The process of engaging the Canadian public for international aid contributes to promoting global citizenship among the population. Canadians become aware of Canada's international aid efforts, including the Feminist International Assistance Policy and, more broadly, of Canada's contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Ultimately, by better understanding how local issues relate to global issues, Canadians will be inclined to take actions that will contribute to a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive world.

The PE Toolkit is a collaborative and evergreen platform to support Canadian organizations that want to engage Canadians on global issues. It has been designed for a wide audience of practitioners, regardless of their level of familiarity with the field of public engagement. The tools and resources presented in this package have been developed by Global Affairs Canada, Canadian partners, other federal entities and international organizations.

Information and resources have been aggregated and organized to align with the three-stage continuum of behavioural change to become a citizen of the world: awareness, understanding and action.

Becoming "aware" of Public Engagement
1.1 - Understanding public engagement and global citizenship Working definition of ”public engagement” activities What is a “global citizen”? 1.2 - Basic guidelines Planning stage: Preparing and planning your initiatives Good practices to consider Types of engagement initiatives: Examples and tips 1.3 - Measuring progress Evaluating results of engagement Theory of change and indicators of success

"Understanding" Public Engagement

2.1 – Resources from the Government of Canada Tools from Global Affairs Canada Tools from other departments 2.2. – External resources Resources from the Global Hive Other resources from partner organizations Resources from International organizations 2.3 – Going further A) Free e-course on public engagement B) Case study of exemplary PE initiatives C) Understanding how Canada engages with civil society D) Importance of collaboration E) Get in touch with your provincial or regional council F) Connect with other organizations across the country

Putting Public Engagement "into action"

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