Virtual Public Meetings & Consultations That Truly Engage Your Community
Virtual public meetings and online public consultations offer a powerful opportunity to reach more people than traditional in‑person events. Today’s virtual platforms can replicate many of the same features as face‑to‑face engagement—often with higher participation and greater accessibility. We coordinate online Public Information Centres (PICs), design charrettes, and moderated panel presentations, delivering polished, professional experiences that keep stakeholders informed and involved. We were among the first in Ontario to facilitate online statutory public meetings, and our expertise continues to set the standard.
Full‑Service Support for Every Stage of Your Virtual Consultation
You don’t need to worry about a thing. We manage every detail of your virtual public meeting— registration, session design, and technical setup. Our team creates meaningful, well‑structured consultation experiences that help you gather valuable input and build trust with your community.
Flexible Hosting on Your Platform or Ours
The Monarch Park Group is fully equipped to host your virtual meeting on our platform or yours, ensuring a seamless experience no matter your setup. We provide training for presenters and panelists, and we often recommend a sandbox session so attendees can test the platform, build confidence, and reduce any anxiety about participating in a virtual consultation.
Experts in High‑Heat and Contentious Public Meetings
Contentious or “high‑heat” public meetings require skill, preparation, and a steady hand. We’ve specialized in these sessions for years—both in‑person and online—and we bring the same level of care, structure, and rigour to every virtual meeting we facilitate. Our goal is simple: a smooth, well‑run public consultation that supports transparency, accessibility, and meaningful engagement.
We hired Karyn for a community meeting that was planned to occur in-person at the end of March 2020. The meeting, understandably, didn’t pan out as planned because of COVID-19 but Karyn quickly adapted our work plan to accommodate a virtual meeting. She took care of every logistic possibly imaginable with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail. She facilitated the virtual community meeting and kept the meeting running smoothly, on-time, without technical issues, and she monitored the Q+A/chat function to ensure a respectful dialogue. We received a lot of positive feedback from the community for her involvement as a neutral third party. I’ve already referred many of my colleagues to her and would not hesitate to have her on future projects.
Ashley Paton, B.U.R.P.I., MCIP, RPP, Planner/Urban Designer, GSP Group Inc.