Hello 2022!
In this month’s edition of our newsletter, we are featuring an article by Michelle Boulton on how to use white space when designing your communication. This informative piece includes examples that demonstrate the impact of applying this plain language design technique in your work.
As you read her article, we know you will want to learn more about Michelle. Therefore, this edition highlights Michelle Boulton as our featured member. Michelle is based in Saskatchewan, and she is a long-time plain language practitioner (in French and English) as well as a successful business owner. Michelle is a founding member of Plain Canada Clair and she works tirelessly on our behalf.
Cheryl Stephens, our patron, has launched a petition directed to the auditor general of Canada asking for an audit of the government’s implementation of their clear communication policy. Please follow the link below to sign the petition. We encourage you to also share the link.
Other information in this newsletter includes a reminder to start thinking about tax season and information about making a submission for Center for Plain Language‘s 2022 ClearMark Awards.
We wish you all the best for 2022.
Thank you,
Jocelyn Pletz and Chantale Audet
Professional development
Please go to our Plain Canada website to find information about our monthly online events.
Make some space in your documents
If I could give you just one piece of plain design advice, it would be to add more white space to your documents.
Featured member – Michelle Boulton
In this issue, we introduce Michelle Boulton, the coordinator of our organization.
Patron’s corner
If you’ve been on LinkedIn, you will have seen that Cheryl has launched a new petition. Cheryl also encourages you to join her for her new Fireside Chats on the first of every month.
Volunteer recognition
Over the next few months, we will use this space to recognize the team of volunteers who give their time to support Plain Canada Clair.
ClearMark Awards (Center for Plain Language)
ClearMark Awards recognize plain language communication created by North American organizations.