Budgets are practical expressions of government priorities, but most of us don’t really know how they are made, or that spending decisions and reporting are part of a year-round cycle. This workshop introduces the budget process, and works through the activities that take place throughout the year from planning to proposing to spending to reporting and evaluating.  We’ll discuss who does what, including the role of Treasury Board and staff in the Treasury Board Secretariat; the Department of Finance; line departments; and Cabinet.  We’ll also address the question of how Manitobans’ concerns get reflected in the budget process, and in the final budget.

Learning Objectives:

1. Become familiar with the budget process in Manitoba;
2. Understand who in government does what within the budget process;
3. Identify where Manitobans’ concerns can be impactful during the budget process.

About the Facilitators

Karine Levasseur, Ph.D 

Karine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba. She earned her PhD. in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. While Karine has many research interests, she is 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 

Andrea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba. She teaches and researches in public administration. A primary focus of Andrea’s research is government's use of public opinion research 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.

On September 10, 2019, Manitobans will go to the polls and elect their next provincial government. Whatever the outcome of the electoral process might be – this session will provide an opportunity to consider how charities and non-profits can be best positioned for effective government relations.  To what extent will potential scenarios have an effect on charities and non-profits?  How can charities and non-profits build relationships with -government actors and, in turn, influence the public policy agenda? How and when do charities and non-profits communicate with and to whom in the next government?  To what extent will potential scenarios have an effect on charities and non-profits?  How can charities and non-profits build relationships with -government actors and, in turn, influence the public policy agenda? How and when do charities and non-profits communicate with and to whom in the new government? These are just a few of the important questions that will be posed at this session to assist charities and non-profits transition to the next government.

This session is organized by Karine Levasseur and Andrea Rounce — facilitators of the three-day ‘Government Relations’ workshop offered by the United Way of Winnipeg — and hosted by the United Way of Winnipeg. This session will also feature a guest speaker from the next government to discuss the transition, the priorities of the next government and how charities and non-profits can work with the next government to have their concerns heard. 

Come and join us for a great conversation! 

About the Facilitators

Karine Levasseur, Ph.D 

Karine is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba. She earned her PhD. in the School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University. While Karine has many research interests, she is 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 

Andrea is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba. She teaches and researches in public administration. A primary focus of Andrea’s research is government's use of public opinion research 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.

1:30PM to 2:30PM Eastern Time

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Manufacturing remains a vital part of the American economy and is an important industry of opportunity, as it can provide jobs with decent pay and benefits to people with less than a college degree. Yet, despite growing support for manufacturing and industrial districts, relatively little is known about promising strategies to connect nearby low-income residents to the jobs these investments create. In a new white paper, LISC Research and Evaluation examines emerging strategies that connect industrial district revitalization to local workforce efforts and how investments in industrial districts can fuel programs designed to train low-income residents and ensure they access local jobs.

Register for Connecting Local People to the Prosperity of Place

This webinar will present research findings and a discussion with practitioners, employers and advocacy organizations about lessons they’ve learned while devising and implementing strategies to connect investments in industrial districts with workforce development programs.