Research & Resources

P2 Resources

At IAP2 Canada, we are committed to promoting and advancing the practice of public participation across the country. This page brings together original research, practice insights, research reviews, collaborative projects, and Indigenous awareness resources curated for professionals, community members, decision-makers, and anyone interested in P2.
Resources at a Glance
Categories
4 research areas, plus Indigenous resources
Format
Papers, articles, and curated links
Access
Open to everyone
Maintained By
IAP2 Canada Research Committee
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Research Papers
7 commissioned papers
Practice Insights
8 survey-based resources
Research Reviews
6 plain-language summaries
Collaborative Research
2 partner projects
On-Demand Library

IAP2 Canada Research & Reports

Original research commissioned by the Research Committee, survey-based insights, reviews of existing research, and collaborative projects, all in one place.

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Original Research Papers Commissioned by the Committee
Estimated reading time: 15 to 20 minutes
Artificial Intelligence: Its Potential and Ethics in Public Participation
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Neuro-Inclusion in P2
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Digital Public Participation: Practice, Challenges and Opportunities
Also available in French
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Inclusion and Equity in Public Participation
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Challenges and Advancements in Evaluating Public Participation
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Conflict Management in P2
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Getting Support for Public Engagement from Decision-Makers
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Survey-Based Insights About P2 Practice and Practitioners
Estimated reading time: 3 to 5 minutes
The State of the Engagement in 2025
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The State of the Practice Survey, 2019
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Barriers to Inclusion in P2
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P2 Research and Practice Has Gone Digital!
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P2 Research and Practice Emerge Pandemic-Proof
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Covid-19 and its Impact on the Field and Practice of Public Participation
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Beyond Inclusion: Equity in Public Engagement, A Guide for Practitioners
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Digital Engagement, Social Media and Public Participation
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Reviews of Existing Research
Estimated reading time: 1 to 2 minutes
Transformative Research as Knowledge Mobilization
Action Research, 2016
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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Stakeholder Advisory Committee Participation in Forest Management Planning in Ontario, Canada
The Forestry Chronicle, 2014
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Stakeholder and Citizen Roles in Public Deliberation
Journal of Public Deliberation, 2013
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Local Politicians' Attitudes Towards Participatory Initiatives: A Bulpittian Perspective
Public Money & Management, 2012
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A Model of Conflict Resolution in Public Participation GIS for Land-Use Planning
Planning and Design, 2013
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Designing Public Participation Processes
Public Administration Review, 2013
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Collaborative Research
Projects developed with partner organizations
Beyond Inclusion: Equity in Public Engagement, A Guide for Practitioners
Simon Fraser University, Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
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Dialogue on Housing Supply and Public Engagement
Canadian Institute of Planners
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Indigenous Engagement Community of Practice

Indigenous Awareness Resources

Step into the world of Indigenous engagement with a curated collection of learning resources, thoughtfully assembled by members of the Indigenous Engagement Community of Practice. These resources are a starting point for a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives, culture, and engagement practices.

Keep in mind that while these resources are here to inform and inspire, they do not carry the official endorsement of IAP2 Canada.

​Books

The Inconvenient Indian
Thomas King
An Army of Problem Solvers: Reconciliation and the Solution Economy
Shaun Loney
Dances with Dependency
Calvin Helin
Resource Rulers
Bill Gallagher
Seven Fallen Feathers
Tanya Talaga
Our Story: Aboriginal Voices on Canada's Past
Collection
21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act
Bob Joseph
Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Issues in Canada
Chelsea Vowel
James Daschuk

​Media & Online Resources

CBC's 8th Fire, a four-part documentary series
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Suncor Energy's Aboriginal Awareness web-based training
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CBC's Unreserved podcast
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APTN's First Contact, a three-part TV series
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Bob Joseph's Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples blog
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94 Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
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Suggested reading list from Reconciliation In Solidarity Edmonton (RISE)
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Suggested reading list from Reconciliation Regina
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If you have additional learning resources to suggest, resources that could help fellow P2 professionals build awareness and understanding of the history, experiences, and interests of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, please let us know.

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