- Introductory TextThis section is where you provide the rationale or context for the policy. Aim to
- be factual, not speculative. Briefly identify the problem. This section is the equivalent of Whereas
- Statements. You do not have to use Whereas Statements.Proposal Statement (operative clause)This
- section is where the policy statement is entered. Public policy should be written to allow Green
- Party of Canada MPs the flexibility to choose any appropriate strategy or tactic to achieve the
-desired outcome.Type of ProposalPublic policy that the party would representObjective / BenefitThis-section is used to identify the benefit or goal of the policy statement, and why or how this policy-is of benefit to Canadians.If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does-it replace? If this policy revises, replaces or removes an existing policy, identify the policy and-the the impact. Example: replaces G22-P106, revises G22-P106, rescinds G22-P106.List any supporting- evidence for your proposalThis section is used to identify up to 5 references to support the policy
- proposal Strong references are free of bias and backed by evidence. Try to use primary sources
-(first hand evidence) or information.- The CRAAP test is helpful to evaluate the credibility of the source (reference):
- Currency: Is the source up-to-date?
- Relevance: Is the source relevant to your research?
- Authority: Where is the source published? Who is the author? Are they considered reputable and
- trustworthy in their field?
- Accuracy: Is the source supported by evidence? Are the claims cited correctly?
- Purpose: What was the motive behind publishing this source?
-Avoid using videos that contain clips that have been removed from the original source, as the-secondary source may lack important context and could present biased information.Does this proposal-affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?This-section is used to identify the stakeholder engagement used to develop the policy.Jurisdiction: Is-this proposal under federal jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the language the proposal is being-submitted in.English
- Introductory TextThis section is where you provide the rationale or context for the policy. Aim to
- be factual, not speculative. Briefly identify the problem. This section is the equivalent of Whereas
- Statements. You do not have to use Whereas Statements.Proposal Statement (operative clause)This
- section is where the policy statement is entered. Public policy should be written to allow Green
- Party of Canada MPs the flexibility to choose any appropriate strategy or tactic to achieve the
- +desired outcome. The policy statement (operative clause) is the only section of the Policy Proposal
- +that will be entered into the Member Approved Policy (Green Book). Type of ProposalPublic policy
- +that the party would representObjective / BenefitThis section is used to identify the benefit or
- +goal of the policy statement, and why or how this policy is of benefit to Canadians.If your proposal
- +replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?Before submitting a policy to
- +CMD, check the Green Book to ensure you are not submitting a duplicate or overlapping policy. If
- +this policy proposal revises, replaces or removes an existing policy, identify the policy and the
- +the impact. Example: replaces G22-P106, revises G22-P106, rescinds G22-P106.List any supporting
- evidence for your proposalThis section is used to identify up to 5 references to support the policy
- proposal Strong references are free of bias and backed by evidence. Try to use primary sources
- +(first hand evidence) or information. This applies to articles, research and videos.
- The CRAAP test is helpful to evaluate the credibility of the source (reference):
- Currency: Is the source up-to-date?
- Relevance: Is the source relevant to your research?
- Authority: Where is the source published? Who is the author? Are they considered reputable and
- trustworthy in their field?
- Accuracy: Is the source supported by evidence? Are the claims cited correctly?
- Purpose: What was the motive behind publishing this source?
- +Avoid using videos that contain clips that have been extracted from the original source, as the
- +secondary source may lack important context and could present biased information. It is better
- +practice to post the original video. Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts
- +have been made to consult with the group or groups?This section is used to identify the stakeholder
- +engagement used to develop the policy.Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal
- +jurisdiction?YesPlease indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.English