We are excited to announce an upcoming free online Zoom workshop in collaboration with the WTC (Women Transforming Cities): “Understanding Local Government.” This workshop is designed to provide valuable insights into the local government ecosystem and empower you to engage effectively within your community.

Workshop Highlights:
Responsibilities of Local Government: Discover the key roles and duties of local government entities and how they impact your daily life.
Decision-Making at City Hall: Learn how decisions are made, who is involved in the process, and the factors that influence these decisions.
Impacting Change: Explore practical ways to advocate for change and make your voice heard at the local level.
Date & Time: Oct 26th, 2024 Saturday| 9:00am -10:30 am
Platform: Zoom
The event is open to the public, but registration is required to reserve a seat for the online meeting.
Register: Event Link

Translation Services: Simultaneous English-Chinese translation will be provided to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants.

This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your understanding of Canada and local governance and to connect with fellow members who share your interest in community engagement. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or new to local issues, your participation will enrich the discussion.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to foster positive change in our communities!

好消息！OCCA 与 WTC 将联合举办一场免费的线上Zoom研讨会，主题为 “了解地方政府”。本次研讨会旨在详细介绍加拿大的地方政府系统，帮助您更有效地参与社区事务，了解如何向政府机构提出自己的问题及疑问， 维护自己权利。

此课程适合任何想了解加拿大政府运作方式的新老移民、居民及希望了解如何在加拿大维护自身权益的人士。

研讨会主要内容：

地方政府的责任：了解地方政府实体的主要角色和职责，以及它们如何影响您的日常生活。
市政厅的决策过程：学习决策的形成过程、参与者以及影响这些决策的因素。
影响变革的方法：探索实践方法，倡导变革并让您的声音及意见在地方层面被听见。
日期和时间：2024年月26日 星期六， 上午9点至10点30分。

会议平台： Zoom

会议免费对公众开放，但需提前注册预定席位！

注册及席位预定（点击此链接）： Event Link

翻译服务： 我们将提供英语-中文的同步翻译，以确保所有参与者都能充分理解内容。

此次研讨会是您了解加拿大，深化您对加拿大地方治理理解的绝佳机会，同时也是与同样关注社区参与的会员们交流的良机。

无论您是深谙加拿大政府运作的专家还是刚进入加拿大的居民，您的参与都将丰富我们的讨论。

我们期待您的参与，共同推动我们社区的积极变革！