Nation building is not easy or simple. Collaboration Canada will be an Internet enabled forum for Canadians representing a multiplicity of viewpoints to engage in facilitated discussion about Canada, its people and system of government. Furthermore, because Collaboration Canada forum discussions will be focused, facilitated and supported by subject matter experts, participation is encouraged and the likelihood of productively concluded conversations greatly increased. We believe it is the purposeful process of collaboration that we and our partners, will facilitate, which will make the difference. At the end of the day, Collaboration Canada will engender a shared understanding of issues, real trust and wisdom.
Collaboration creates a shared meaning about a process, a product, or an event.
Canadians need to harness the emerging powers of communication technology and hone our understanding of how diverse groups can work together to promote collaborative discussion. The Internet, when skilfully adapted to the purpose, facilitates conflict resolution and consensus building. Like any shared space, cyberspace has the potential to yield positive, substantive results. By partnering with a national service provider we plan to insure any Canadian access to Collaboration Canada. Our news media link will disseminate the informed opinion generated by the forums making it available to all Canadians.