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Catherine Rockandel Anthea Brown 2:45-3:45

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Mindset behind why we engage must shift from solving a problem to genuinely believing that we need to engage to make better decisions (it is people who are doing the engagement where mindset has to shift)  

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Agenda  •  Process  Overview  • What  we  heard?  • What  are  the  implica/ons?    Format  •  Presenta/on  •  Group  discussion  

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What does “meaningful engagement” mean?

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Meeting people where they are, and being genuinely interested in their concerns and questions. It means that expectations are clear from the outset, and there is transparency to the process. Meaningfulness doesn't mean that everyone gets what they wanted, but that there are genuine efforts to hear and understand everyone's perspective. Mindset behind why we engage must change from solving a problem to genuiniely believing that we need to engage to make better decisions

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•  A critical concern is the splintering of Aboriginal groups or disagreements in Aboriginal groups and the implications for consultation on mining projects

•  Frameworks beyond IAP2. Are we thinking of the next generation of IAP2? Are we thinking of a global perspective?

•  Meaningful engagement is where decision points are clear and people can see their input reflected

•  Competing for stakeholder attention (many engagement processes •  Ensuring input is integrated into planning process •  Unexpected issues /challenges/opportunities would never have thought of •  An area of concern is designing ways to engage youth •  Staying current with evolving First Nations consultation legislation •  Why are organizations still cutting engagement or citizen input time

short in planning processes? What are organizations afraid of? •  Many processes need to more effectively communication how participant

input was used and how it influence decision/outcome •  An area of concern for government bodies acknowledgement that

moving beyond statutory regulations is necessary

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Why should we care about P2? Can we get more people to care?

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When youth are enfranchised and have the ability to take part in the design of their built environments, it is well-documented that vandalism of these projects is almost non-existent. 2.) It makes economic sense- for example, when communities are involved in decision-making from the start of a project, they are far less likely to oppose the progress of the project, nor insist on expensive changes, resulting in fewer project delays and re-design work. We need to do a better job of helping communities understand what is involved in good engagement- what to expect, how to take part in ways that are useful and constructive. Treating stakeholders more like partners than obstacles. Be genuinely interested in their concerns and questions.

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•  We care because the public today are super savvy and well education and have the right to be involved in the decision making process

•  (this is an interesting perspective because an elected senior government official asked me – what gives people the right to be involved in decision making processes. They are complex and do not have the education and capacity or time to understand all of the issues)

•  When expectations are high be realistic •  Be specific – what are you consulting on? Identify non-negotiables. For

example: Location •  People deserve a say in the communities where they live! •  We should care because people want to be involved and want to be heard.

They are invested and should be heard •  P2 is important because you get a better result in the end with different

perspectives •  We should care because we live in a democratic county

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•  What  areas  of  concern  are  cri3cal  to  your  prac3ce?

•  What  are  emerging  trends  in  Bri3sh  Columbia?

•  Thinking  about  our  purpose,  mo3va3ons  and  the  role  of  P2  in  BC.  How  it  is  conducted  (at  various  degrees  of  success)  in  different  sectors  such  as  energy,  mining,  health,  community  development,  etc  in  Bri3sh  Columbia?  

  

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Critical to Our Practice Engaging vulnerable or at-risk populations- ensuring that all voices can be heard- not just the loudest, the most wealthy, or the most tech-savvy voices. Emerging Trends in BC While on the one hand, communities are demanding a greater voice in decisions which affect their lives and built environments, there is a corresponding participation fatigue, as more and more issues demand their attention. Differences in P2 Practice Across Sectors Regulatory processes (quasi-judicial in nature, formalized hearings) seem to dominate in the natural resources and First Nations engagement realms, as a result of legislation. This presents lots of barriers to the 'everyman' wishing to take part. Health, urban design, community development engagement generally has more latitude for creative, flexible processes.

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Meaningful  engagement  requires    trust  and  rela3onship  building        

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We need to do a better job of helping communities understand what is involved in good engagement - what to expect, how to take part in ways that are useful and constructive