Atelier du 28 novembre 2026 : Government Relations 101 

All organizations have interests and goals that require government support to achieve. This Government Relations 101 presentation will provide guidance to participants about effectively engaging and building relationships with government officials for advocacy. The presentation will use real-world examples to discuss topics including:

• Developing strong key messages for government audiences.
• How to identify and contact the right government officials about an advocacy issue.
• Strategies to engage with government officials, such as through letters, one-on-one meetings, and at events.
• Monitoring and leveraging key opportunities to engage with governments.

After the session, participants should feel more confident and equipped to begin advocating to government officials and ensure their voices are heard by decision makers with power to create meaningful change.

Presented by Gabriella (Gabbi) Rabaa, Lead, Public Affairs on CNIB’s National Advocacy and Government Relations team, where she has worked since 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs and Policy Management from Carleton University, Gabbi has dedicated her career to advancing social justice in government and public policy spaces. At CNIB, her work focuses on engaging with governments to effectively communicate and facilitate action on the needs and priorities that matter most to Canadians who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision, their families, and the organizations that serve them.

Registration for this workshop is free and open to all.