Improving Stakeholder Relationships: Public Involvement and the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan: A Guide for Site Managers

2006
ISBN:0-662-41721-6
Cat. No.: H128-1/05-441E

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• 1.0 Understanding the Basics
  • 1.1 What is public involvement?
  • 1.2 The benefits of public involvement
  • 1.3 What's driving the movement towards public involvement
    • 1.3.1 Recognition of stakeholder needs
    • 1.3.2 Federal Government commitments
    • 1.3.3 Federal legislation
  • 1.4 The capacity building approach
  • 1.5 Levels of Public Involvement
    • 1.5.1 The public involvement continuum
    • 1.5.2 Choosing an appropriate level of public involvement
  • 1.6 The public involvement planning cycle
  • 1.7 The Go/No Go decision: Establishing the need for public involvement
• 2.0 Laying the Groundwork
  • 2.1 Principles of effective public involvement
    • 2.1.1 Openness
    • 2.1.2 Transparency
  • 2.2 Opportunities for public involvement
  • 2.3 Potential stakeholders
    • 2.3.1 Defining the stakeholder environment
    • 2.3.2 Identifying the stakeholders
    • 2.3.3 Psychosocial effects
  • 2.4 Capacity building
    • 2.4.1 Anticipate, plan and consult
    • 2.4.2 Focus on education
    • 2.4.3 Consider providing assistance
    • 2.4.4 Ensure transparency
    • 2.4.5 Recognize and respect local expertise
    • 2.4.6 Facilitate communication
  • 2.5 Public Involvement Continuum:Techniques and Examples
    • 2.5.1 Level 1 -- Inform
    • 2.5.2 Level 2 -- Gathering information
    • 2.5.3 Level 3 -- Consulting
    • 2.5.4 Level 4 -- Engagement
    • 2.5.5 Level 5 -- Partnering
  • 2.6 Tools for Effective Public Participation
• 3.0 Developing the Public Involvement Plan
  • 3.1 Components of a public involvement plan
  • 3.2 Project description and scope
  • 3.3 Objectives
  • 3.4 Background
  • 3.5 Stakeholders
  • 3.6 Public involvement tools
  • 3.7 Expected challenges
  • 3.8 Schedule
  • 3.9 Budget /Resources
  • 3.10 Feedback mechanisms
  • 3.11 Evaluation plan
    • 3.11.1 Purpose
    • 3.11.2 Target audience
    • 3.11.3 Evaluation objectives
    • 3.11.4 Who should be involved
    • 3.11.5 Evaluation issues
    • 3.11.6 Success indicators
    • 3.11.7 Sources of evidence
    • 3.11.8 Analysis
    • 3.11.9 Communication of evaluation results
    • 3.11.10 Budget
    • 3.11.11 Other elements
    • 3.11.12 Evaluation checklist
• 4.0 Public Involvement Case Studies at Contaminated Sites
  • 4.1 14 Wing Greenwood, Department of National Defence
    • 4.1.1 Overview
    • 4.1.2 Lessons learned
    • 4.1.3 Background
    • 4.1.4 Biophysical/technical context
    • 4.1.5 Sociopolitical considerations
    • 4.1.6 Public involvement techniques and tools used
  • 4.2 Giant Mine, Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
    • 4.2.1 Overview
    • 4.2.2 Lessons learned
    • 4.2.3 Background
    • 4.2.4 Biophysical/technical context
    • 4.2.5 Sociopolitical considerations
    • 4.2.6 Public involvement techniques and tools used
  • 4.3 Belleville Small Craft Harbour, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • 4.3.1 Overview
    • 4.3.2 Lessons learned
    • 4.3.3 Background
    • 4.3.4 Biophysical/technical context
    • 4.3.5 Sociopolitical considerations
    • 4.3.6 Public involvement techniques and tools used
• 5.0 References and Resources
  • 5.1 References
  • 5.2 Further Reading
    • 5.2.1 Other public involvement resources from Health Canada
    • 5.2.2 Other resources
• Appendix A: List of Acronyms