Webinar: What Policy Looks Like In Real Life

Guest Speaker: 
MJ Filo, Communications and Policy Lead, Timmins Chamber of Commerce

Policy work in a Chamber setting is rarely linear or predictable. This session offers a practical look at how policy unfolds in real life, from scoping issues to navigating advocacy that doesn’t always go as planned.
 
Using real examples, this session explores how to determine whether an issue requires a quick fix or a broader systems approach, how to develop clear and actionable policy positions, and how to align communications to support advocacy efforts. The session also explores the realities of stalled progress, shifting priorities, and “almost” wins, while highlighting how small successes can build meaningful momentum over time.
 
Key Takeaways:

• How to scope and approach different types of policy challenges
• Practical tips for drafting clear, actionable policy positions
• Aligning communications with advocacy goals
• Navigating setbacks and uncertainty in policy work
• Recognizing progress and building momentum