Chapter 7.6
Stakeholder Engagement: Building Democratic Legitimacy Through Inclusive Policy-Making
Explore how Canadian governments consult citizens, Indigenous communities, and interest groups to create durable, legitimate public policy through structured engagement processes.
What You'll Learn
Stakeholder engagement builds democratic legitimacy through inclusive policy consultation processes.
The duty to consult obligates the Crown regarding Indigenous peoples' constitutional rights.
Formal mechanisms include hearings, assessments, and the Canada Gazette consultation process.
Tokenistic consultation undermines policy legitimacy when stakeholder input is systematically ignored.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze Canadian consultation laws including the Impact Assessment Act requirements.
2
Questions test knowledge of Indigenous rights, FPIC, and the duty to consult.
3
Learners evaluate equity, transparency, and legitimacy within multi-stakeholder engagement processes.
Why This Matters
Stakeholder engagement is the cornerstone of democratic governance, determining whose voices shape the policies that affect every aspect of Canadian public life.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Duty to Consult
FPIC
Public Consultation
Democratic Legitimacy
Interest Groups
NS Curriculum Aligned
