Public Consulation & Engagement | Sponsors & Partners

A powerful blend of facilitation processes, industry experience and trusted relationships.

Since 1989, we have perfected the art and science of engagement. Our consultants are recognized, certified experts in the field, equipped with Intersol's unique set of proven, custom facilitation processes and tools.

Our consultants complement their skills and processes with insight gained from deep experience in a variety of industries and sectors, including:

• Government: Federal, Provincial and Municipal
• Associations, NGOs, Not-for-Profit
• Sciences: Healthcare, Environment, Agriculture, Natural Resources
• Technology: IM/IT, Engineering, Transportation, Telecom
• Public Safety and Security
• Human Resources: Conflict Resolution, Diversity, Social Development

We forge lasting relationships with our clients, listening to understand your challenges, and sharing your passion for finding effective solutions. We partner with you to tap into your knowledge and exceed your expectations.

Process, experience and relationships – This powerful combination has helped our clients meet their most complex challenges. That's why so many of them return every year and refer us to their colleagues.

http://www.intersol.ca/

SustaiNet is Canada's premier supplier of software designed for managing public consultation and stakeholder engagement projects, as well as online community engagement initiatives and public policy discussions.

Since 2005, we have provided configurable 'out of the box' solutions to a variety of organizations to successfully manage stakeholder input, issues, and concerns in over 200 projects and initiatives across Canada.

Whether you're required by law to consult with stakeholders for project approvals, or just striving to demonstrate transparency, accountability and responsiveness to the community, our Stakeholder Communications Management software will work for you.

http://www.sustainet.com/

IAP2 Canada is an Association of members who seek to promote and improve the practice of public participation in relation to individuals, governments, institutions, and other entities that effect the public interest in nations throughout the world.

IAP2 carries out its mission by organising and conducting activities to:

• Serve the learning needs of members through events, publications, and communication technology;
• Advocate for public participation throughout the world;
• Promote a results-oriented research agenda and use research to support educational and advocacy goals;
• and Provide technical assistance to improve public participation.

IAP2 was founded in 1990 as the International Association of Public Participation Practitioners (IAP2) to respond to the rising global interest in public participation.

http://iap2canada.ca/

The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) is the recognized voice of the province's planning profession. OPPI provides leadership on policy related to planning, development, the environment, and related issues.

As the Ontario affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), OPPI represents approximately 3,000 practising planners across the province and approximately 500 student members.

OPPI members work for government, private industry, community agencies, and academic institutions.

A not-for-profit Ontario Corporation, OPPI is funded entirely by membership fees and program and activity revenue.

http://www.ontarioplanners.on.ca/

Since 1952, award-winning Building magazine has been reporting on the news and issues of Canada's building development industry, bringing together the various components of the building process, presenting new concepts, defining the trends, and introducing innovative products. Read by building developers, property managers, architects, builders and contractors Building magazine provides advertisers with an opportunity to reach the complete building development team through one publication.

http://www.building.ca/