The coalition landscape

The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of CCIC, its members or the funders of this project. [...] Coalitions see CCIC contributing to their work as a leader and adviser, maintaining a finger on the pulse of DFATD and feeding this into the work of coalitions, and providing a hub for the research of different coalitions; as an amplifier for outreach to other audiences, cross pollinating work between different constituencies; as a policy analyst, but also building the policy capacity of organizat [...] The following section from the 2011 study highlights the diversity and common characteristics of Canadian coalitions: “One of the most striking realities revealed by this study is the breadth of issues addressed by Canadian coalitions, as well as the diversity of formats that coalitions take. [...] The groups profiled in this report might loosely be characterized in the following way: • Coalitions with an evolving menu of policies and positions on a range of issues, actively monitoring and responding to the government’s policies and legislative initiatives, and reacting to these developments with civil society analysis and their own work-plan of research, education and advocacy; • Coalitions [...] In essence, the different formats reflect a strategic choice made by the group about the role that the coalition sees itself playing in the policy-making process and the influence it is seeking to have, whether formally or informally, on key decision-makers.” 2 B. The rise, fall, endurance, and re-animation of coalitions Twenty-eight (28) coalitions were included in this current study.