6. Conclusions

The stronger the relationships, the more likely community members will share their thoughts and contributions to the policy frameworks of Canada and the operation of our criminal justice institutions. The intent of advisory/collaborative mechanisms is to ensure that policy frameworks at all levels embed and integrate the best thinking of citizens from the outset of policy development.

The foundation of a society is the inter-woven set of policies that often unspokenly shape our lives and embed our values. These mechanisms help make values explicit and policies meaningful to a broader group of citizens.