Send a message
Tell the government how you feel.
Listed in order of impact, so the higher on the list you participate, the bigger the impact you’ll make. If you feel uncomfortable with any option, choose another one that’s less daunting. The key here is to get involved in ANY way you can.
Phone calls
* LeadNow has a tool to make calling the Prime Minister's office simple AND includes some example talking points if you want some guidance:
https://act.leadnow.ca/speak-out-against-trudeaus-betrayal/
* Fair Vote Canada has a tool to identify the number for your local Liberal MP:
https://fairvotecanada.good.do/callliberalMP/brokenpromise/
Does calling your representative feel intimidating? You're not alone! This article has tips specifically written for people who experience social anxiety. (It's written for US citizens, but the framework for the call will be the same for Canadian issues.)
http://echothroughthefog.cordeliadillon.com/post/153393286626/how-to-call-your-reps-when-you-have-social-anxiety
In many cases, especially if you just leave a voicemail after office hours, you won't actually end up talking with your MP or the Prime Minister, but will instead be leaving a voicemail or a message with office staff. The phone call will likely only take a minute!
https://act.leadnow.ca/speak-out-against-trudeaus-betrayal/
* Fair Vote Canada has a tool to identify the number for your local Liberal MP:
https://fairvotecanada.good.do/callliberalMP/brokenpromise/
Does calling your representative feel intimidating? You're not alone! This article has tips specifically written for people who experience social anxiety. (It's written for US citizens, but the framework for the call will be the same for Canadian issues.)
http://echothroughthefog.cordeliadillon.com/post/153393286626/how-to-call-your-reps-when-you-have-social-anxiety
In many cases, especially if you just leave a voicemail after office hours, you won't actually end up talking with your MP or the Prime Minister, but will instead be leaving a voicemail or a message with office staff. The phone call will likely only take a minute!
Handwritten letters
Handwritten letters can often have a greater impact than e-mail or an online petition, because it takes longer than a 10-second click. This can make it a useful option for people who really can't make a phone call.
It is FREE to send mail to your MP. (No stamp needed!)
You can find the mailing address for your MP using this page (just enter your postal code):
http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
It is FREE to send mail to your MP. (No stamp needed!)
You can find the mailing address for your MP using this page (just enter your postal code):
http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
Too busy for a handwritten letter? Send an e-mail!
Find the e-mail address for your MP quickly using this page (just enter your postal code):
http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
E-mail the Prime Minister directly at [email protected]
Not sure what to say? Write from the heart!
Still need some inspiration to get started? Here are some letters other people have sent:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yG99iAryAyotgPmxQP5mCTXKjxwRUqpLMpcEaWQ-bmY/edit
Find the e-mail address for your MP quickly using this page (just enter your postal code):
http://www.lop.parl.gc.ca/ParlInfo/Compilations/HouseOfCommons/MemberByPostalCode.aspx?Menu=HOC
E-mail the Prime Minister directly at [email protected]
Not sure what to say? Write from the heart!
Still need some inspiration to get started? Here are some letters other people have sent:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yG99iAryAyotgPmxQP5mCTXKjxwRUqpLMpcEaWQ-bmY/edit