Policy Overview and Stated Purpose
Provide a clear and concise overview of the policy:
Describe the social issue or problem the policy was intended to address
Identify who the policy supports, regulates, or impacts
Explain the outcomes the policy claims it will achieve
2. Historical, Social and Political Context
Analyze the broader context in which the policy emerged.
Describe relevant historical events or social conditions that shaped the policy
Identify political debates, government priorities, or social movements that influenced its
development
Discuss whether the policy has changed over time and, if so, why
3. Ideological Foundations
Identify and explain two ideological frameworks shaping the policy
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Examples may include (but are not limited to):
Neoliberalism
Colonial governance
Social democracy
Paternalism
Universalism vs means-testing
Explain how these ideologies are reflected in the policys design, assumptions or implementation.
4. Equity and Intersectional Impact
Critically analyze how the policy affects different populations.
Identify who benefits from the policy and who is disadvantaged or excluded
Use at least three social locations, such as:
o Indigeneity
o Race
o Gender
o Disability
o Immigration status
o Class or income
o Age
o Geography
This section should demonstrate awareness of intersectionality and structural inequality.
5. What Research Shows
Using at least three credible (e.g., peer-reviewed articles, government reports, policy documents)
academic sources, evaluate what research indicates about the policy.
Does the policy achieve its stated goals?
What evidence demonstrates effectiveness or ineffectiveness?
What unintended consequences or inequities have been identified?
6. Critical Social Work Implications
Analyze the policy through a social work lens.
Discuss how the policy aligns with or conflicts with:
The CASW Code of Ethics
Principles of social justice and equity
Anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice
Commitments to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and UNDRIP, where
relevant
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7. Evidence-Based Policy Reform Recommendations
Propose one specific, evidence-informed policy reform.
The recommendation should address a key inequity or limitation identified in your analysis
It should be realistic and within the Canadian policy context
Clearly explain how the reform would strengthen equity, access or social justice
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