MPs

This example letter by Imagine Canada helps charities and nonprofits to write to their MPs about the Stretch Tax Credit for Charitable Giving proposal.

This website allows the public to find out who is and how to contact their federal Member of Parliment.

This 'How-To' kit gives voluntary organizations an understanding of how the federal government works, and how best to work with and through their MPs to influence policy-making decisions and legislation.

Imagine Canada's Ottawa Reports (March 2009 Edition) features news and updates on Federal Government events and developments which are of importance to the nonprofit and charitable sector.

A guide from Human Resources Development Canada and the Capacity Joint Table of the Voluntary Sector Initiative that is useful for organizations that do not have government relations staff. Topics include: questions for to help develop a public policy strategy, tips for building your organization's policy capacity; working with Members of Parliament and public servants; media and public relations; and examples of policy issues.