Here’s your first opportunity to take action as a member of our insider election e-newsletter! This week we are urging you to email your local candidates asking them to prioritize trade diversification with Africa.
Instructions:
- Visit elections.ca
- Type in your postal code in ‘My Voter Information’
- Click ‘Who are the candidates in my electoral district’
- This will reveal all the candidates running in your riding and their websites where you can find their email addresses
- Copy/paste the email template below (inserting each candidate’s name) in the highlighted part of the letter
- Don’t forget to cc: [email protected] in your interactions so we can keep track!
Dear (INSERT CANDIDATE NAME HERE),
As a constituent in your riding, I’m writing to bring an issue of critical importance to your attention.
In light of the current global challenges, I feel it is essential to share this perspective with you. The global trade landscape is increasingly uncertain, with traditional partnerships evolving and geopolitical tensions on the rise. To safeguard Canada’s economic future, we must diversify our trade relationships and explore new opportunities that reduce our vulnerability to external shocks.
This is why I am urging you to consider Africa as a strategic focus for Canada’s trade diversification efforts. The continent holds immense untapped potential and has shown remarkable economic resilience. Engaging meaningfully with African markets would not only support Canada’s economic interests but also contribute to sustainable growth across the continent.
Trade diversification is no longer optional—it is a necessity. As the world shifts, we must act decisively to ensure Canada is aligned with emerging opportunities. Africa is key to that future. We cannot afford to overlook this moment.
As your constituent, I sincerely hope you will raise this issue in the House of Commons and with the federal government. Canada has the chance to lead—not just react—and I urge you to help ensure we’re on the right path, and on the right side of history.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Contact Information]
