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\u201cDemocracy is not just about casting votes, but also about ensuring that every voice is heard and respected.\u201d <\/strong>
\u2013 Kofi Annan (Former UN Secretary General)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your voice matters and writing to your Member of Parliament (MP) is one of the most effective ways to be heard and make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our MPs depend on constituents and organizations to inform them which issues matter most to the people they represent. By writing to your MP, you\u2019re not only raising awareness \u2014 you\u2019re helping generate the political will to end extreme poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While MPs receive hundreds of messages each week, yours will stand out because you are their constituent and you are following Results\u2019 How to write to your MP guideline<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right now, the world is at a critical point. Countries are stepping back from international development. Escalating conflicts and climate change are making already complex international development and global health issues even more challenging. Canada needs to step up and lead. Your letter can help make the world healthier, more educated, and prosperous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

why write to your MP?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Writing an original letter or email to your MP boosts your chances of receiving a meaningful reply and pushes them to act. Most MPs respond to constituent letters and often will pass your message to the relevant Minister. By Parliamentary convention, Ministers\/Secretaries must then respond to your MP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if your MP isn\u2019t a primary decision-maker on an issue (minister, secretary, etc.), your letter educates them. It puts critical issues on their radar and can encourage them to take action. It also helps them inform their fellow party members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"The reason it's important to engage us [parliamentarians] is because we don't know everything\u2026it's how we learn\u2026 If you engage your MP and you do it in a constructive way, then you can actually help members of parliament really understand the issues\u2026 So talk to your MPs!\" <\/strong>
- MP Anita Vandenbeld<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, it may be more strategic or impactful to write directly to the Prime Minister, Ministers, Secretaries of State, or other decision-makers depending on the campaign. Results will let you know when those moments happen in our call to action<\/a>. However, the best way to create an impact is to start with your MP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

why doesn\u2019t Results share templates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We often see websites where you can enter your postal code, and a pre-written message is automatically sent to your MP. While these templates may be easy to use, MPs and their staff repeatedly tell us that these form emails are often easily dismissed while personalized letters or emails have far more impact. An original message from a passionate constituent is always more powerful than a batch of identical emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we encourage you to speak from the heart. You can use our tips and resources and create something unique from yourself. However, we do provide a suggested layout<\/a> you can use for your email or letter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

how to write your MP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

email or letter?<\/strong>
Both work! Some MPs prefer email; others like physical letters. Choose whichever format that you prefer or is most accessible to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Letters can be sent postage-free to:
[Your MP\u2019s Name]
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find your MP\u2019s email and contact information by entering your postal code at www.ourcommons.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Writing tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n