4.3 Presentations Presentations, or decks maybe used fora variety of purposes in Cabinet or committee meetings. Ministers may use presentations in conjunction with an MC to guide discussion on the MC’s recommendations by highlighting key issues, program elements and the decisions being sought. Ministers may also use presentations to set out a communications strategy or other specific operational issues. However, Ministers can only bring forward standalone presentations to seek input from their colleagues on a policy area with the permission of the Prime Minister. Otherwise, every effort should be made to avoid using presentations for preliminary policy discussions for items that will later be addressed in MCs. The following guidelines can be used for the format, information requirements and development of presentations to Cabinet and PCO-supported committees on policy issues within the parameters noted above. Drafters should consult with their PCO analysts on the structure of non-policy presentations such as communications overviews. The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that presentations fully support committees deliberations by providing Ministers with timely information and clear decision points on policy direction for Ministers discussion.