Methodology

The internet, freedom of information laws and an increased focus on stakeholder consultation has transformed how Canadian governments make public policy.  In most cases governments actively seek input from organizations with an interest in a specific policy sector. However, there is now so much information coming out of Canadian governments and related stakeholder groups that it is useful to compile and assess this information in a systematic manner.  Those organizations that can stay on top of government actions, as well as the lobbying activities of their allies and competitors, will be in the best position to influence public policy decision-making in Canada.

Policy Monitor Canada scans thousands of government and stakeholder web pages to find the latest policy announcements, regulatory and legislative consultations, governmental reorganizations etc. that we think are generally relevant to a particular policy sector.

We do not add opinion or analysis through this service.  It is simply our effort to provide notification of information freely available but widely cast across the layers of Canadian government jurisdictions.