• Teach the importance of civic engagement and being involved in the government to youth. Often youth feel as if they cannot contribute to any major political change. Learning how to effectively contact MPs and MPPs gives youth the power to fight for the political changes they want to see. 

• Although youths take mandatory civics classes, many don't know how to get involved with local government. Knowing how to communicate with local MPs and MPPs helps prevent apathy when it comes to participating in politics.

TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE

• A local community centre

• On a weekend afternoon

Suggested Action Plan

1. Find and contact a local community center for a venue. Book a date.

2. Prepare an itinerary for the workshop. Determine what to talk about, activities, lecture style,  and covering different important topics people might want to contact their MPs/MPPs regarding.

3. Gather papers, pens, laptops, and other necessary resources.

4. Create, print, and distribute flyers advertising the event.

5. Get attendees to sign up through text, e-mail, or Google Forms.

6. Run the event!

POTENTIAL RESOURCES

✓A place to have your event

✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)

✓ Refreshments for guests ($20)

✓ Writing materials ($20)

✓ Laptops

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