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This document will guide you through the process of preparing a strong and personal letter to send to your MLA or MP.\nLetters can be sent via mail or email – whichever you prefer!\nWhat’s in this document:\nThe template\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_How_to_find\" \u0014How to find your MLA, MP, or Constituency / Riding\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Statistics_and_Grades\" \u0014Statistics and Grades to include in your letter\u0015\n\u0013 HYPERLINK \\l \"_Policy_recommendations_to\" \u0014Policy recommendations to include in your letter\u0015\nHelpful Tips:\nMake sure you properly fill in all the text that is highlighted in yellow.\nie. [Your name]\nFeel free to customize this letter to better suit your personal style or to include specific local issues and examples relevant to your area.\nYou can use the Poverty Report Cards \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-report-card/\" \u0014website\u0015 to find more information to include about your province.\n\u000f\n\u000f\n[Your Name]\n[Your Address]\n[City, Province, Postal Code]\n[Email Address]\n[Phone Number]\n[Date]\n[Your MP / MLA's Name]\n[Your MP / MLA's Office Address]\n[City, Province, Postal Code]\nDear [MP / MLA's Name],\nSubject: Urgent Call for Action on Poverty Reduction in [Canada/ Province Name / Territory Name]\nI hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned constituent of [Your Riding / Constituency] to express my deep concern about the issue of poverty within our community and to urge you to take immediate and effective action to address this pressing issue.\nAccording to \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://foodbankscanada.ca/poverty-report-card/\" \u0014Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Cards\u0015, poverty in [Canada/ Province Name / Territory Name]\nremains a significant challenge and has earned our government a [Grade] in 2024. Despite positive steps towards poverty reduction in the past decade, the last few years have shown that our country is at a turning point and poverty and food insecurity are once again on the rise.\nIn 2024, the poverty rate in [Canada/ Province Name / Territory Name] is [Poverty Rate] and food insecurity has skyrocketed to [Food Insecurity Rate]. Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Cards provide a full comprehensive analysis of poverty in our province and country and outlines several steps that you and our government can take to help combat these issues.\nAs my elected representative, I urge you to advocate for and support comprehensive poverty reduction strategies that include:\n[List Policy Recommendations from Section Below]\nPoverty reduction is not just a moral imperative but also an economic one. By investing in these areas, we can create a more inclusive and prosperous society for all. I believe that with your leadership and commitment, significant progress can be made toward eradicating poverty in our province and country.\nI look forward to hearing about the steps you will take to address this critical issue. Please keep me informed about any developments or initiatives related to poverty reduction. 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