Research & Communication Tool

Canadian Civic Advisor—a ChatGPT tool developed by Maggie Braun

Accessing the Canadian Civic Advisor: KICLEI Tool

About the Canadian Civic Advisor
The Canadian Civic Advisor is a specialized tool to help communities prioritize local needs over international agendas. This resource offers strategies for municipalities and residents, focusing on local autonomy, property rights, energy security, and effective, community-driven environmental stewardship.

How the Canadian Civic Advisor Supports Community Action

The Canadian Civic Advisor is structured to guide you through three distinct phases, each with specific ChatGPT prompts to simplify research, report development, and public engagement. This phased approach equips communities to address local needs effectively:

  • Phase One: Getting Organized
    Goal: Gather key documents, confirm hearing dates, and establish essential contacts.
    Resource: Access the Phase One Manual for ChatGPT prompts and step-by-step instructions.

  • Phase Two: Research & Report Development
    Goal: Investigate your municipality's Climate Action Plan, budget allocations, and partnerships. Create reports that address specific local concerns and priorities.
    Resource: Use the Phase Two Manual for prompts that aid in compiling and analyzing data for local reporting.

  • Phase Three: Public Campaign Development
    Goal: Mobilize your community through petitions, delegation scripts, and campaign webpages.
    Resource: The Phase Three Manual includes prompts to help craft materials for community outreach and advocacy.

This tool empowers communities to advocate for locally-driven governance and ensures local values are prioritized in municipal decision-making.

What the Canadian Civic Advisor Offers

  1. Local Climate Policy Support

    • Provides structured, data-backed points for council meetings and public forums to emphasize practical local policies over global mandates.

  2. Privacy, Property, and Energy Rights

    • Offers detailed arguments to defend property rights, support local energy needs, and counter mandates that may neglect rural community requirements.

  3. Guidance on Environmental Stewardship

    • Promotes pollution prevention and community-driven environmental initiatives that align with local conditions.

  4. Strategies to Challenge Global Overreach

    • Explains opting out of global frameworks, like ICLEI’s PCP and the UN SDGs, that may not align with local priorities.

Need Assistance?
For questions on using the Canadian Civic Advisor, email info@kiclei.ca.