Writing Treasury Board Submissions

Do you struggle to secure funding, approvals, or policy support due to challenges in writing persuasive Treasury Board submissions? You’re not alone. Many government professionals struggle to produce clear, concise documents aligned with Treasury Board standards. When submissions are unclear or poorly structured, the result is often delay, rework, or rejection. Important initiatives may be overlooked, slowing progress across departments and creating unnecessary frustration.

Fortunately, crafting submissions that achieve results is a skill you can learn. This workshop will show you how to structure submissions, make strong arguments, and align your proposals with government priorities. Through writing exercises, group discussions, and facilitator feedback, you’ll build your skills in presenting complex information clearly and briefly. You’ll also learn how to choose the right tone, use supporting evidence, and avoid the common mistakes that weaken submissions.

You’ll also have time with a Treasury Board analyst who reviews submissions and can share what decision-makers look for. It’s a chance to ask questions, refine your approach, and get feedback from someone who sees what works and what doesn’t.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have practical tools, clear templates, and greater confidence in your writing. You’ll be prepared to create submissions that are easier to review and more likely to support approvals and move your work forward.

What You Will Learn

Recognize the purpose, structure, and requirements of Treasury Board submissions to meet government expectations.
Plan and organize your submission to present information clearly and in a way that supports approval.
Develop compelling, evidence-based arguments that align with government priorities and decision-making criteria.
Write for your audience using plain language, a clear structure, and a professional tone.
Use persuasive techniques to highlight your key points and gain support for your recommendation.
Integrate supporting documentation, data, and evidence effectively to substantiate claims and increase credibility.
Format your submission so key messages are easy to find and understand.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for public sector professionals who prepare Treasury Board submissions or contribute to funding and approval requests within their departments. Whether new to the process or looking to strengthen your writing, this session offers practical tools to write submissions that meet expectations and support decisions.

You should attend if you

Struggle to structure submissions clearly or meet Treasury Board formatting and content requirements
Find it challenging to align proposals with government priorities or strategic goals
Want to strengthen the persuasiveness of your arguments and ensure key messages are heard
Have experienced delays, rewrite requests, or rejections due to unclear or incomplete submissions
Need to communicate complex ideas, data, or funding requests in a concise and compelling way
Work in roles related to policy, finance, planning, or program management within government

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have practical tools and clear templates to help you write submissions that are easier to review and more likely to move forward. You’ll feel more confident crafting documents that support approval and move your work ahead.

Workshop Format

This workshop is highly practical and grounded in real-world government writing. You’ll work through the steps of drafting and refining Treasury Board submissions with a focus on structure, tone, and clarity. Activities include guided document reviews, peer discussion, and opportunities to apply writing strategies to your own workplace examples. You’ll also receive direct insights from a Treasury Board analyst to help you better understand what reviewers look for and how to align your content with expectations.

You’ll receive a detailed workbook and templates to support your submission writing after the session.