A brief brings together BPW resolutions and presents their recommendations directly to government decision-makers.
Resolutions passed at a Provincial Conference or Annual General Meeting, or at a National AGM or Convention, often direct BPW to urge provincial or federal governments and specific ministries to take action.
The recommendations contained in the approved Therefore Be It Resolved statements are consolidated into a written brief and submitted to government ministries and leaders of opposition parties.
Copies are also shared with Club Presidents for use in local and provincial advocacy, including meetings with Members of Parliament or Members of Provincial Parliament, community outreach, and media engagement.
BPW representatives may also meet with the ministries affected by the resolutions. These meetings strengthen relationships with decision-makers, explain the importance of the recommendations, and encourage government action. Updates are shared with members through correspondence, reports, email communications, and the BPW Canada website.
Delegates debate and approve recommendations at BPW conferences, annual meetings, and conventions.
The approved recommendations are consolidated into a formal document for government.
The document is shared with ministries, elected officials, and opposition leaders.
BPW follows up through meetings, correspondence, public education, and local advocacy.
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BPW Canada members presenting Brief to Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson: Elsie Gregory MacGill, Nazla Dane (circa 1966)
February 1967 Brief to Government: Isabel Menzies, Nazla Dane and Charlotte I. VanDine with Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson
1970 Brief to Government: Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, Margaret Ashdown, Charlotte I. VanDine, Janet Follett