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Social Policy Framework. Social Policy Frameworks in Canada: Examples and Opportunities prepared for the Federation of Community Social Services Strategic Planning Session Marshall Watson . Policy frameworks are sets of principles and long-term goals
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Social Policy Frameworks in Canada: Examples and Opportunities • prepared for the Federation of Community Social Services Strategic Planning Session • Marshall Watson
Policy frameworks are sets of principles and long-term goals • that determine rule-making, guidelines and • give overall direction to planning and development of an office or government. What is it?
People, Partners and Prosperity, A Strategic Social Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador • The City of London Social Policy Framework • The Saskatchewan Disability Inclusion Policy Framework • Weaving the Threads: A Lasting Social Fabric, Nova Scotia’s Social Prosperity Framework • Alberta Social Policy Framework 5 Policy Frameworks
1998 • Broad consultation • Volume I: What the People Said - Report on the Strategic Social Planning Dialogue • Volume II: Investing in People and Communities - A Framework for Social Development People, Partners & Prosperity
key focus • horizontal concepts of interdepartmental cooperation, integration across sectors and levels of government • bottom-up, place-based policy developed in collaboration with the volunteer social sector. • series of interdepartmental and ministerial committees to turn the recommendations into policy People, Partners & Prosperity
acknowledged the connection between economic well-being and physical well-being, emotional health and educational attainment • operated only for a few years in times of fiscal restraint People, Partners & Prosperity
2006 • Department of Community Services • Written for Broad Audience • clear in it’s intent City of London
Principles • equity and inclusion • dignity and self-sufficiency • partnerships and accountability Components • The Safety Net • Social Inclusion • Community and Neighbourhood Capacity Building City of London
informed, inspired and guided various key policy strategies City of London
2007 • Office of Disability Issues • Saskatchewan people with disabilities participate fully in the economic and social life of their communities and the province. Sask. Disability Inclusion
no strategy, process or method was described to include community consultation, accountability measures or reasonable assurance that disability issues would be included in future government legislation • shelved the policy framework Sask. Disability Inclusion
2007 • complimented Opportunities for Sustainable Prosperity • the opportunity to live well and contribute in a meaningful way within a province that is caring, safe and creative • coordination across government • collaboration across sectors • shared responsibility for government, communities, families and individuals. Weaving the Threads
explicitly based on “social trends,” “demographics,” and Nova Scotian “values” • “who we are,” “what we’re are doing,” and “where we need to do more.” • need for greater inter-departmental cooperation and coordination to solve social issues Weaving the Threads
large number of government programs, plans and strategies launched • Many more aligned with principals and vision Weaving the Threads
Enacted Feb 2013 • 31,000 participated in Speak Share Thrive • Engagement principles • Collaboration: • Community Ownership • Integrated: • Evidence-based • Practical: • Shared Responsibility: • Transparency: • Outcomes-focused: Alberta’s SPF
vision for Alberta and its people In Alberta, everyone contributes to making our communities inclusive and welcoming. Everyone has opportunities to fulfill their potential and to benefit from our thriving social, economic, and cultural life. Alberta’s SPF
Social policy goals • reduce inequality; • > protect vulnerable people; • > create a person-centered system of high-quality services; and • > enable collaboration and partnerships. Alberta’s SPF
Don’t re-invent the wheel • Know your stuff • Context matters • Timing is key • Share the Vision • Values. • Working Horizontally Lessons
Community Involvement & Public Engagement • Make it work [policy] designers • Longevity. • Honesty is the best policy/Let’s call a spade a spade • Put your money where your mouth is Lessons