Public Engagement Guidance

Government of Canada Wide Policies and Guidelines

• Policy on Communications and Federal Identity

• Directive on the Management of Communications and Federal Identity

• Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation - Updated Guidelines for Federal Officials to Fulfill the Duty to Consult

• CIRNAC’s Web page for Canada and the Duty to Consult

Departmental Guidance (Federal Level)

• CBSA (2016) External Stakeholder Engagement Toolkit • CIHR (2013) CIHR's Framework for Citizen Engagement - Section Three: The CIHR Citizen Engagement Framework • CSC (2013) Commissioner's Directive on Citizen Advisory Committees • DOJ (2015) Policy Statement and Guidelines for Public Participation • EC (2010) Environment Canada Policy on Public Participation and Aboriginal Consultation • HC/PHAC (2023) Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada Guidelines on Public Engagement • HC (2022) Health Canada Policy on External Advisory Bodies • HC (2000) The Health Canada Policy Toolkit for Public Involvement in Decision Making • CIRNA (2024) Consultation and engagement at Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Indigenous Services Canada • CIRNA (2011) Aboriginal Consultation and Accommodation • NRCan (2014) Stakeholder Engagement Guide with Worksheets • RCMP/GRC (2025) Public Participation Framework / Cadre de participation du public de la GRC • RCMP/GRC (2025) Public Participation Guidebook / Guide de Participation du Public