Letter-writing

Part of settling in a new country is engaging with your government, and the businesses and organizations that influence your work and family life. Here are some organizations and people in government and the private and public sector to whom you might like to send a letter.

Government
Your MPP or MLA or Premier
Your Municipal Councillor or Mayor
Your MP or the Prime Minister
Your Regional Council https://www.peelregion.ca/council/
Provincial or Federal Political Party Leaders

Non-profit Sector
Habitat for Humanity
Fair Vote Canada
Ontario Horticultural Society
Green 13 (Toronto Ward 13 Neighbourhood Association)

Service Clubs
Rotary Club
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Resolving Complaints / Reporting Concerns
The Better Business Bureau
Ontario Ombudsman
Consumer Affairs https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/consumer-affairs.html

Reasons to write letters:
to report bad service from a business
to suggest solutions to a problem
to clarify something or get further information
to share your expertise