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This is your primer for communications and government relations

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The Rules on Lobbying

Get an overview of the rules and legality of lobbying in BC

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Audience Building & Engagement Guide

Learn to build audiences to amplify your advocacy efforts

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External Communications Guide

From social media to events, learn to build an advocacy campaign

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Internal Communications Guide

Tactics to ensure your organization’s board and staff are aligned

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Key Message Guide

Create concise statements that convey your core advocacy points

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Events

Events Guide

Create advocacy events that advance your government relations goals

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Media Prep Playbook

Learn to pitch journalists and prep for interviews

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Email Template

A general email template for reaching out to legislators and policymakers

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Press Release Template

A general template to let media know about your events/statements

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Legislative Calendars

The schedule of key dates and timelines in the lawmaking process

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Riding + Candidates Information

The full list of candidates running in each BC electoral district

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Funding Request Letter Template

A letter template to request funding from all levels of government

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Non-Partisan Platform Inclusion Letter Template

Request that a party include your issue or sector in their platform

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Downloadables

Leave-Behinds: Best Practices

A guide to designing business cards, postcards, or leave-behinds

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