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Democracy between Elections

Democracy between Elections. Hon . Carolyn Bennett M.D ., M.P . Liberal GTA Regional meeting. June 23, 2013. Once a family doctor, always…. Patient as Partner Ask people what’s wrong and listen, together develop a plan Patient knew their body best, Doctor knows the system best.

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Democracy between Elections

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  1. Democracy between Elections Hon. Carolyn Bennett M.D., M.P. Liberal GTA Regional meeting June 23, 2013

  2. Once a family doctor, always….. Patient as Partner Ask people what’s wrong and listen, together develop a plan Patient knew their body best, Doctor knows the system best www.carolynbennett.ca

  3. Political Strategy orTool for Enhancing Democracy Genuine Motivation • Good Politics ? • Good Policy ? • BOTH ????? YUP - Justin is a believer….

  4. Group sourcing bright ideas ! www.carolynbennett.ca

  5. Tapping into expertise www.carolynbennett.ca

  6. Outreach • Meaningful engagement • Listening • Policies that reflect their priorities • PANDERING NO MORE • Woody Allen was right -90% is showing up • aboriginal leadership • “asking not telling”

  7. “Good public policy is developed when the policy-makers can keep in their mind’s eye the people affected.” Jane Jacobs

  8. Attitude GENUINE Truly believe that you get better public policy and more relevant and responsive programs, better laws, budgets that achieve better value for money www.carolynbennett.ca 9

  9. Objective: Good governmentUrsula Franklin Fair Transparent Takes people seriously 10

  10. E - Democracy One of the cornerstones of democracy has been to provide public ‘spaces’ in which citizens can discuss ideas The web provides a new and important ‘space’ This can change the notion of “representative democracy” 11

  11. Stephen ColemanProfessor of e-democracy Leeds University “People don’t want to govern they want to be heard.” “Civic efficacy” “Two-way accountability” www.carolynbennett.ca 12

  12. OECD Citizen as Partner 2001 Information Consultation Participation 13

  13. CYNICISM www.carolynbennett.ca 14

  14. Legitimacy Timing ‘Assured Listening’ – EKOS Tracking Successes / Feedback processes Fighting cynicism … voter suppression www.carolynbennett.ca 15

  15. Empowering MPsStrengthening Democracy • MPs in the riding • MPs in their non- geographic constituencies, opposition critics • MPs as Parliamentary committee members • MPs in collaboration with government • MPs as Political Party members • MP’s supporting MP’s internationally www.carolynbennett.ca

  16. 1. MPs in the Riding:St. Paul’s Model • Newsletters • Neighbourhood check-ups - 17 ‘natural’ neighbourhoods 2x/yr • Town Halls, Roundtables, Parliamentary Clinics • Tabulation • Schools • Grade 5 – Canadian Govt • Grade 10 – Civics (compulsory) • Website – interactive • Facebook chat weekly • Twitter #stpauls • Summit – all elected reps 2x/yr www.carolynbennett.ca

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  20. The Power of Social Media @joshyfraser: @Carolyn_Bennett @bobraeMP why is the CPC canceling http://t.co/wiX7y5vX a useful resourceful that helps ppl find jobs, ecdev, abo orgs, etc January 28,2013 MrSpeaker, · This government has absolutely no plan to boost Aboriginal participation in the economy.· When asked about this today, the Government House Leader said it will be “decades” before we see any jobs.· Today we learned that the Conservatives are cutting the Aboriginal Job Centre, which helps link Aboriginal job seekers with actual jobs.· Yet again the govt cuts programs that work, and has no job plan for the future. · Why are Aboriginal People forced to pay the price for the incompetence of this government?

  21. 2. MPs in their non – geographic constituencies Health reform Women’s issues Disability issues Gay rights Arts and Culture www.carolynbennett.ca

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  23. Critic Activities Seniors e-summit – June 12th 2008 • Use technology to access non-geographic constituents • Ex. Seniors • Able to have grass roots discussion with Canadians across the country

  24. Online Summits for Citizen Engagement www.carolynbennett.ca

  25. QUESTION PERIOD - June 13, 2008 Hon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul's, Lib.):     Mr. Speaker, yesterday I hosted an Internet summit so that our leader could listen to the needs of seniors from coast to coast.     Seniors were clear. There is a pressing need for affordable housing in this country, but the Conservative government is not listening. It has made zero investments in affordable housing for seniors. In fact, in 2006 the Conservatives cut $200 million that had been allocated by the Liberals.     Why does the Prime Minister not listen? Why is he denying Canadian seniors the right to live with dignity?

  26. 3. MPs as Parliamentary Committee Members www.carolynbennett.ca

  27. Information Based Site www.carolynbennett.ca

  28. Consultations www.carolynbennett.ca

  29. Participant Evaluation: Issue Poll Question: Based on this experience, I would participate in an issue poll again. www.carolynbennett.ca

  30. Key Factors for Success Ongoing and active political support Tie the on-line component to the traditional off-line study Bringing all relevant partners together at the outset Adequate time for planning and development Appropriate first steps (Roundtable, Information based site, research) Pick proper tools Communications Analysis www.carolynbennett.ca

  31. 4. MPs in collaboration with Government www.carolynbennett.ca

  32. 5. MPs as Party Members Policy Process liberal.ca Separate site for riding associations www.carolynbennett.ca

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  34. 6. MP’s supporting each other internationally • Best practices in legislation • Personal support • Complementary…Interparliamentary Union, Commonwealth Policy Association etc. • Maori MP checking up on Canada on Twitter www.carolynbennett.ca

  35. Empowering MPsEmpowering Citizens – Why? • Better public policy – unusual coalitions presenting real solutions • Better legislation, better implementation • Better scrutiny – what questions to ask • Better relationships between citizens and their representatives • Ultimate goal: a more robust democracy !!  great people will run, citizens will vote www.carolynbennett.ca

  36. Unheld Ridings - Outreach • Outreach = meaningful engagement • Go to THEIR events • Annualize activities • IWD March 8 • Earth Day – April 22 • National Aboriginal Day –June 21 • Canada Day • Canada Food Day – Sat/Simcoe Day wknd • Remembrance Day

  37. Unheld Ridings - activities Neighbourhood Checkups – coffee parties Town Hall meetings Speaker’s series Book Launches Roundtables What an MP should be doing ……..

  38. Unheld Ridings • Local media • Furious that government has stopped buying ads • Pay for an ad to publicize your events • Op-eds • Letters to editor • Social media • Augment your presence locally • Show your connection to what’s happening in Ottawa

  39. Unheld Ridings- ‘Assured Listening’ Ideas for QP Ideas for Private Member’s Bills Feeding actions & comments of MP to centre, critics

  40. It’s good for your health ! Physical and mental energy come from feeling in control of your life, having real choices, and being involved with other to find ways of organizing change for the better. Barbara Rogers www.carolynbennett.ca

  41. ‘Democracy between Elections’ from cynicism to effective citizenship “A politician’s guide to listening A citizen’s guide to being heard www.carolynbennett.ca 48

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