Convention Resolution Guide

Writing a Good Resolution 

  • Use clear, simple wording 
  • Be concise and focused – respect the word limit (150 EN/160 FR) 
  • Deal with just one topic (problem) and have one major objective 
  • Clearly identify the problem 
  • Specifically outline the required action 
  • Build in accountability (i.e. deadlines), who will be responsible for implementing the proposed action, what resources will be required 
  • Ensure the action proposed is within the jurisdiction of the organization to implement 
  • Avoid topics that are constitutionally addressed in other ways (i.e. bargaining demands), or actions that have already been enacted 
  • Allow for flexibility in implementation – it’s the result that counts 
  • Apply the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHY, and HOW test 
  • Submit on time 

Examples of Good Resolutions

TRADITIONAL FORMAT

TITLE: RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COURT CHALLENGES PROGRAM  

ORIGINATOR: XXX Area Council 

LANGUAGE OF ORIGIN: E  

WHEREAS the Court Challenges Program, which provided funding to challenge laws and policies that violate Constitutional equality rights, was abolished by the Conservative government; and  

WHEREAS in the past, this program allowed citizens to defend their fundamental rights – rights that many would have not had the financial means to defend without this program; and  

WHEREAS without the Court Challenges Program, only people with means have access to the legal system to challenge unjust laws;  

BE IT RESOLVED THAT PSAC support the rights of citizens by taking a public stand in favour of re-establishing the Court Challenges Program; and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT PSAC support all campaigns to have the Court Challenges Program re-established in its entirety. 

CLEAR LANGUAGE FORMAT

TITLE: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN THE WORKPLACE  

ORIGINATOR: XXX Area Council 

LANGUAGE OF ORIGIN: E 

BECAUSE mental health issues affect many of our members and is the leading cause of stress in the workplace; and  

BECAUSE there needs to be an increased awareness of mental health issues; and  

BECAUSE there needs to be consistency in dealing with mental health issues;  

PSAC WILL develop a presentation document on mental health and make it available to all locals to increase awareness on mental heath issues in the workplace. 

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