For advocates who are working on developing public policy, it is important to understand the government's agenda. The Speech from theThrone and the Budget set out, in broad strokes, the governments priorities for an upcoming session of Parliament. If you can demonstrate how your policy proposal fits with the government's own agenda, you will likely be more successful in influencing government to adopt your proposal.
The federal election on May 2nd meant a Speech from the Throne on June 3rd to start the First Session of the 41st Parliament. The federal budget will be introduced in the House of Commons this week. Policy advocates should review both documents, which will be available online at www.parl.gc.ca, to familiarize themselves with government priorities.
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