Government Works!

An introduction to the mechanics of government

This workshop provides a comprehensive road map of government including such topics as the mechanics of government, the policy'making process, legislation-making, and controllership and accountability.

Three days - $750 pp + HST

Overview

This three-day workshop provides participants with a comprehensive road map of federal government authorities, structures, and processes. It covers the mechanics of government and Parliament, policy-making and budgetary processes, legislation, and regulations among other topics.

Who will benefit from this workshop

This course is designed for public servants of the EC-2 to EC-7 levels, or equivalent. New recruits or seasoned employees will all benefit from this workshop.

What participants learn

• The origins of democracy
• Canada's constitutional framework
• The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• An overview of selected statutory authorities and requirements

• Parliament
• The Executive
• Prime Minister and Cabinet
• Central agencies
• The judicial system

• Central planning and policy development
• Memoranda to Cabinet and TB Submissions
• Comptrollership and Accountability
• Parliamentary Process
• Passage of Bills
• Parliamentary finance

Workshop Facilitator

Ian Hornby

To book a workshop

Brattle Street Round Table 450-207 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada . Tel: 613.612.4798 . e-mail: learn@brattlestreet.ca .
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