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HOW TO: TALK TO BIG-WIGS. GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU. You are their boss. Make sure they are doing a good job. Photo Credit: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU. 1. DO YOUR RESEARCH. Find out:
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HOW TO: TALK TO BIG-WIGS
GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU You are their boss. Make sure they are doing a good job. Photo Credit: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU 1. DO YOUR RESEARCH Find out: • What level of government is responsible? • What has been done already? • What they think about the issue?
GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU 2. WRITE THEM A LETTER What makes a good letter? • Short • Polite • Convincing Photo Credit: John Ramspot
GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU 3. MEET WITH THEM • Call their office • Make an appointment • Do your homework • Smile.
GET DECISION MAKERS WORKING FOR YOU 4. WRITE A PETITION How many signatures do you need to require a response? Twenty-Five. Addressed to the House of Commons State the issue and request at the top of each page Name Signature Address John Hancock John Hancock 123 Abc Rd. Ottawa