Government Engagement
View All ResourcesMake Your FSCD/PDD Priorities Known (Inclusion Alberta)
This is an opportunity to make government aware of the critical importance of ensuring sufficient funding for programs that support children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families to enable inclusive lives.
Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2025 Alberta Provincial Budget
In advance of the 2025 provincial budget, organizations can submit letters or reports outlining their budget priorities. The Nonprofit Chamber’s outlines how essential nonprofits are in making Alberta a great place to live, work, and play. With Alberta’s growing population and rising inflation nonprofits are facing increased demand but resources are not keeping pace.
Seeking Youth Engagement on the Second State of Youth Report 2025 (Government of Canada)
Are you a youth between the ages of 16 and 29 living in Canada? The Government of Canada want to hear from you! The second State of Youth Report will be released in 2025.
Lobbying Considerations for Fall 2024 (Alberta Counsel)
In Alberta Counsel’s feature article, Aaron Singleton takes a look at some of the key factors organizations should consider when finalizing their fall government relations strategies.
ALIGN's Alberta Provincial Advocacy Toolkit: Forming a Successful Community Action Network
The objective of this guide will be to provide members of ALIGN with the knowledge and confidence to form a successful Community Action Network.
Dr Bruce Perry Video: The challenges of presenting important knowledge to policy-makers
How to present important knowledge about the human condition to policy-makers
CCVO Advocacy Guide: Everyday Advocacy for Nonprofits
The Everyday Advocacy Guide for Nonprofits is a practical guide for nonprofits wishing to engage in advocacy. No matter how you use this guide, CCVO's intent is that it contributes to a healthy and participatory democratic process through the invaluable contributions of the nonprofits across Alberta.
Political v. Non-Partisan Communications – Know the Difference (Alberta Counsel)
Associate Aileen Burke provides some insight into the differences between political, non-partisan, and partisan communications and why those differences matter.
Advocacy & Government Relations Three Part Online Course Designed for Non-profit Leaders
ECVO offers this course presented by Aileen Burke from Alberta Counsel, for non-profit leaders who want to learn more about effective advocacy.