What are the implications of the government’s response? Are there next steps the government could take and how would they tie into the province’s political culture?
Briefing Note on The Political Culture Briefing Note Assignment
Briefing notes are created with a specific purpose in mind. They can be used as informational documents to bring the audience up to speed on a file or to prepare for an upcoming event. Should
you wish, you may choose to tailor your assignment to a custom scenario or minister’s office.
Regardless, the briefing note must fulfill the informational and analytical requirements of explaining Ontario political culture and applying it to the COVID-19 response. Another important
part of a briefing note is to consider some possible next steps or implications. What are the implications of the government’s response? Are there next steps the government could take and
how would they tie into the province’s political culture?
When explaining the background of an issue or policy, the briefing note can target the following:
• Explain the issue, policy, or process that has necessitated the briefing note (i.e., political culture and its expression in Ontario, Ontario’s pandemic policy decisions)
• What are the most important pieces of information for the audience to know? Be sure to highlight those by moving them to the top of the section.
• Are there relevant stakeholders (either in government, i.e., different departments, or other sectors) that need to be addressed? (For this assignment, this is most relevant if you choose to make recommendations.)
• Are there different perspectives or opinions on the issue that the audience needs to know about? Are there any strategic issues that could shape the department’s response?