- 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
- 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).
- +
- +This is my new proposed text, which I have submitted by clicking "Propose Amendment". The submitter
- +decides whether to accept this amendment or not. The amendment cannot change the intent of the
- +proposal. If my amendment is rejected, I have the option to file a formal dissent to ask that the
- +proposal be yellow carded or red carded, and make voting Green Party of Canada members aware of my
- +concerns with the proposal.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
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