Client: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health

One World completed an ongoing, multi-stage project for CADTH where we have reviewed possible approaches to public engagement in the work of their Agency and provided strategic advice on ways forward.

The project scope included:

• An environmental scan of domestic and international programs that involved the public in health technology or drug review processes. The data collection included documentation, email and telephone interviews.
• Analysis and a report outlining three strategic options for public awareness and engagement.
• We were subsequently contracted to detail one of the options and develop an implementation plan for the inclusion of two members of the public on the Canadian Expert Drug Advisory Committee (CEDAC). A third contract resulted when One World Inc was asked to assist in the recruitment and selection of participants for the positions.

Most recently, we completed an update of the original scan, developed a set of principles and practices for public involvement and used these to assess options for citizen involvement.

Client: Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

One World provided expert advice to the Ministry on the establishment of Canada’s first citizen body to advise on topics related to Ontario’s prescription drug programs.

The project scope included:

• Advising on all aspects related to establishing and implementing the citizens council, including recruitment and evaluation
• Developing the process for the initial orientation session
• Framing the dialogue for the first substantive topic
• Designing the deliberative dialogue workbook
• Ongoing advice to the Council Chair and the Executive Officer (EO) of the Ontario Public Drug Programs
• Facilitation support

Client: Public Health Agency of Canada

One World researched and developed a public involvement strategy to guide the federal government. The areas examined included:

• The need for an ethical framework
• Priority issues
• Public involvement activities
• Legacy aspects, such as a public involvement advisory committee

The work led to a major pan-Canadian Federal/Provincial/Territorial public consultation which was designed and facilitated by us.

The project scope included:

• Development of the strategy
• Review of international and national public engagement practices and strategies
• Key informant interviews
• Draft strategy and presentation
• Final comprehensive strategy

Client: Canadian Heritage, Multiculturalism and Human Rights Branch

Designed and conducted an environmental scan of federal consultations with ethno-cultural communities. A research template exploring key factors in successful public engagement/awareness practices was developed. Data collection included over 20 interviews with federal employees responsible for public awareness/consultation, as well as documentation sources. The analysis led to the development of a practical tool for public servants which included samples of good practice as well as relevant policies and resources.