Write an LTE if you want to make your opinion heard in a timely manner. You don’t need a lot of research, and your LTE can be brief and to-the-point - just 150-200 words! When time is of the essence, choose to write an LTE.
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Once submitted, you can track your letter by doing an internet search of your name and following up with the publication to find out if/when it is getting published.
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Your letter doesn’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to be an expert to have an opinion. You simply need to care.
Share a photo with a monument lit in red to stand in solidarity with those in TB-affected communities.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is more than the deadliest infectious disease in the world. It stands as a stark emblem of global health disparity, as it continues to disproportionately afflict communities that are the most marginalized. Among the most vulnerable to this disease are children, whose struggles with TB often remain in the shadows of global health priorities. Every year, 1.3 million children develop TB. More than half of these children are never diagnosed, much less treated, and 18% do not survive.
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Share your photo on social media with a message about the need to #EndTB to save lives and tag the Member of Parliament relevant to the location of the monument.
With USAID halted and political uncertainty at home, Canada has a critical opportunity to lead. International development isn't just an act of solidarity – it's a strategic investment in global stability and prosperity. By ensuring children have access to vaccines, education, and healthy food, we can drive impact. With the upcoming G7, this is our moment to be a strong global leader.
Many Members of Parliament (MPs) don’t believe that Canadians care about global issues. We know this isn’t true.
Advocates like you are among the thousands of Canadians who care about how we show up for our world. A recent survey found that 89% of Canadians feel it is important for Canada to be respected internationally. Another 81% of people believe it’s important for Canada to be seen as contributing its fair share to solving global problems, and that Canada engages and works to improve global problems respectively.
A federal election is coming soon. It could be next week, next month, or in the fall. Parliamentarians want to hear from their voters and constituents. Now is the time to let your MP know that you care about how Canada steps up to help solve global problems.
Email your MP today to tell them that you care about global issues and international development. Tell them why you advocate for people to have lifesaving vaccines, nutritious food, and quality education. We have power in numbers, and we must use our voices to let our MPs know that we care – and that they need to care, too.
Expert tip: Use the EPIC model to communicate your message to your MP effectively and confidently.
reach out to your MP with these 7 steps
Use your postal code here to find out who your MP is, and their contact information, such as their website, email address and office phone number.
Connect our campaign and tell them why you care about a world free from poverty to Universal Children’s Day.
Send an email to your MP to request a meeting.
add your MP's email address (usually it is: firstname.lastname@parl.gc.ca)
ask for a brief meeting on the campaign issue you want to discuss
include your name, postal code, and telephone number in the email
Follow up with your MP via phone or by email if you haven’t heard back within 1 week.
Once your MP has secured a meeting time with you, it’s time to prepare! Consult our meet your MP tools for details on what to do before, during and after your MP meeting.
If you belong to a Results group, let your Group Leader know that you met with your MP. If not, fill out this “actions taken” online form.
