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Writing letters is a very powerful way for you to let government know what you think about issues such as salmon farming.
Did you know that the 'Letters to the Editor' section of any publication is often the most read?
Politicians read these letters in order to gain insight into public opinion. Generally, politicians consider the ideas expressed to them in a letter to be representative of up to 1,000 of their constituents, your opinions are valuable.
Write a Letter to the Editor for your favorite publication or send a letter directly to government leaders. Some things to keep in mind when writing:
- KISS (Keep It Short and Simple). Stay focused. Be brief and get to the point (100-200 words for letters to the editor).
- Refer to only one issue. You want to keep your message strong.
- Research any facts that you use. Nothing weakens the value of a letter more than incorrect statements. Check your facts and where possible provide sources for your info, i.e. website or journal, etc.
- Be polite and guide your passion on the topic in an educated way.
- Provide full contact details. A publication will follow up with a phone call if they intend to print your letter and you want to make it easy for government to respond to your concerns.
- Email is a great tool for writing a letter to a publication because it saves them the trouble of having to retype your letter.
Newspapers
Globe and Mail
444 Front St. West
Toronto, ON M5V2S9
Fax: (416) 585-5085
National Post
1450 Don Mills Rd. Ste. 300
Don Mills, ON M3B3R5
Fax: (416) 442-2212
The Vancouver Sun
200 Granville St., Ste. 1
Vancouver BC V6C3N3
Fax: (604) 605-2308
Times Colonist
PO Box 300
Victoria, BC V8W 2N4
Fax: (250) 280-5353
Federal Government
Prime Minister Stephen Harper
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
The Honorable Loyola Hearn
Minister of Fisheries & Oceans,
Room 259 West Block,
House of Commons
Ottawa, K1A 0A6
Provincial Government
Gordon Campbell
Premier of British Columbia
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC
V8V 1X4
Pat Bell
Minister of Agriculture and Lands
Parliament Buildings
Victoria BC
V8V 1X4
Barry Penner
Minister of Environment
PO Box 9047
STN PROV GOVT
Victoria BC V8W 9E2
Sign the petition to Premier Campbell, Ministers Bell and Hearn, in support of the businesses and residents of the BC coast who have written to officials about the impact of salmon farms on our wild salmon.
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