Several years ago, I along with several dozen others were flown to Winnipeg at government expense to "contribute to a federal heritage policy." It worked the same way. We were divided into small groups and the recorders cherry-picked the comments that endorsed the pre-approved policy. We all agreed that federal heritage policy should value heritage. Hey! Two day paid vacation! What's not to like?
Several years ago, I along with several dozen others were flown to Winnipeg at government expense to "contribute to a federal heritage policy." It worked the same way. We were divided into small groups and the recorders cherry-picked the comments that endorsed the pre-approved policy. We all agreed that federal heritage policy should value heritage. Hey! Two day paid vacation! What's not to like?