Course description
This workshop provides both a broad and a detailed road map of government. You will learn about the mechanics of government and Parliament, policy-making and budgetary processes, legislation, and regulations. You can use this workshop as a starting point for our other workshops that provide focused training in one particular skill set.
Upcoming start dates
Who should attend?
Training content
Authorities
- The origins of democracy
- Canada's constitutional framework
- The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- An overview of selected statutory authorities and requirements
Government Structures
- Parliament
- The Executive
- Prime Minister and Cabinet
- Central agencies
- The judicial system
The Executive Process
- Memoranda to Cabinet and TB Submissions
- Central planning and policy development
- Comptrollership and Accountability
Parliamentary Process
- Passage of Bills
- Parliamentary finance
The Regulatory Process
Course delivery details
You will learn about
- The Constitution and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- Key government-related statutes, such as the Financial Administration Act
- Cabinet Directive on Law-making, and the Cabinet Directive on Streamlining Regulations
- The structure of government: Cabinet, Parliament, and the Judiciary
- Central planning and policy development
- Parliamentary process for bills and the Estimates, and Regulatory approval process
Why choose BBLN?
In operation for over 20 years, Building Blocks takes a consultative approach to customer engagement to deeply asses the needs. We offer a variety of options for consideration.
All of our instructors have a minimum of 20 years of teaching experience using adult learning theory.
We can proudly say that our customers routinely say we exceeded their expectations and in doing so, we offer many benefits that are included in the service and pricing.
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Building Blocks Learning Network
Building Blocks Learning Network (Building Blocks) is a training company with over 20 years of experience in Adult Education. Our specific expertise includes professional development in the areas of Executive Leadership, Management and Leadership, Coaching, Policy Development, How Government Works,...