GCF III 20162017 Engagement Networking Local GCF Chapters

GCF III 2016/2017 Engagement & Networking Local GCF Chapters Planning Phase • Host to be announced by year end • Agenda to focus on innovations, emerging trends, showcasing tools • Format to foster external stakeholders participation & private sponsorships • Policy Discussion Papers to be produced on key 7 themes • 8 Canadian Pilot GCF Chapters in BEJING, BNGKK, DELHI, LDN, MANIL, MXICO, RYADH & STAGO to be launched • Doubling the GCF membership by summer 2016 • Expanding the offer for consular training and sharing of consular training material For more information about the GCF please contact the Secretariat at: Anne-Tamara. Lorre@international. gc. ca Digital & Social Media Functions Internet based platform • A Website repository for: Research & Best practices • Chat Room discussions on key consular and emergency management topics Online Training • Webinars • Workshops-in-a-box Linked. In/Facebook • Connect GCF members through a digital platform and social media by early 2016 • Encourage GCF practitioners to share tips , tools & requests and offers for resources with Forum members Policy & Practice Development GCF Working Groups on: - Emergency management - Vulnerable Clients: Family services; Mental Illness, Arrest and Detention - Model Consular Practice - Migrant Workers & International Workforce - Safe Travel Culture VCCR Agenda • Support development of model consular practice guidelines • Promote discussions on existing and prospective normative standards (VCCR+) Practitioners “How to” Tools • Travel Apps • Resource mapping template • VCCR sorting placemat • Safe Travel coms material