9am to 4pm

Building on Government I, this one day workshop will focus on development of a government relations strategy for organizations having an existing relationship with government(s) or wanting to build a relationship to help facilitate goals and objectives. It will address key questions, including “What do you want to achieve? What do you want government(s) to know about your organization and its goals, objectives, challenges, and successes? How and when will you communicate with government?” This workshop will provide an introduction to government relations and hands-on work toward a strategy for an organization.

This workshop is the second in a 3 day workshop series led by United Way Winnipeg, in partnership with the Manitoba Institute for Policy Research and CCEDNet Manitoba, focused on how government works, building a government relations strategy and framing your issues to impact change in public policy and process. The second workshop, "Building a Government Relations Strategy" is scheduled for February 5th and the concluding workshop "Framing Your Issues" is scheduled for March 5th.

Register for all three sessions now

If you wish to register for only one or two sessions, call Linda 204.924.4225 for costs and to make arrangements.

Workshop Leaders

Karine Levasseur, Ph.D
Karine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba. She earned my PhD. in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. While Karine has many research interests, she am particularly interested in how governments in Canada relate (or do not relate) to voluntary organizations. Her research explores how voluntary organizations can become more meaningfully involved in public policy development, and not just resigned to implement public policy decisions made without their involvement.

Andrea Rounce, Ph.D
Dr. Andrea Rounce is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba and Chair of the Joint Master of Public Administration Program. She teaches and researches in public administration. A primary focus is government's use of public opinion and consultation; public sector governance; and research methodology. Emphasizing the need to bridge theory and practice, Andrea also works with public sector organizations on policy and governance issues while working collaboratively on community engagement and education projects around elections and voting.