Who we are
Plain Canada Clair promotes plain language in Canada in both official languages. It is a volunteer, unincorporated, member organization working to build a community of plain language professionals and advocates.
What we do
Established in 2019
Canadians attending the 2019 Oslo Conference of Plain Language Association International decided to organize a national Canadian organization for plain language supporters.
Our goals
Promote and inform:
- Advocate for plain language in public documents.
- Help business, governments, and not-for-profit groups understand what is meant by plain language writing.
- Show the financial savings of putting documents in plain language.
- Link plain language to transparency and democracy.
Build community:
- Host regular networking events for plain language professionals and advocates
- Encourage discussion through our social media platforms
Deliver training information:
- Provide information sessions and basic courses.
- Set up a directory of available plain language training.
Meet our team
Cheryl Stephens
Founder
Michelle Boulton
Chair
Courtney Edmundson
Vice Chair
Jocelyn Pletz
Treasurer
Terry Bullick
Secretary
Chantale Audet
Director of Francophone Affairs
Katherine McManus
Director of Programming
Lisa Orchard
Director of Membership
Nicole d'Entremont
Director of Communication