Pass it forward is one product of the Systemic Barriers to Housing initiative. The intent is to provide a tool that supports community capacity to shape government decisions and reduce systemic barriers. The focus of Pass it forward is to help community organizations to

• Identify the right doors, meaning the right people and the right forums, within government where systemic issues can be addressed.
• Find the most effective way to bring forward proposals from the community for change, that is, the most appropriate people and the most effective means.
• Provide a starting point for dialogue with government decision ‐ makers who have a shared interest in removing unintended barriers.

This resource is oriented to decision ‐ making at the provincial level, within Alberta, but the questions and processes are relevant for other levels of government and geographic areas. Other more generic resources on influencing policy are available. The annotated reference list at the end of this resource offers ready access to those materials.