ADD YOUR
VOICE
Use our online tool to email your MLA calling for immediate action to increase post-secondary seats for Alberta students.
MAKE AN IMPACT.
EMAIL YOUR MLA.
Use the easy Email your MLA tool below to let your elected representative know that we need more seats for Alberta students in post-secondary programs, and they must act now.
We've provided a suggested email to get you started, but to maximize impact, we strongly encourage you to personalize the message. Tell your MLA how the lack of post-secondary spaces for Alberta students is impacting you, your family, and your community. Alberta students deserve it and the future of Alberta demands it.
Need help making your email persuasive? Read our Email Writing Tips below for suggestions on crafting a powerful message.
EMAIL WRITING TIPS.
Make Your Message More Powerful
To make the pre-drafted letter to your MLA as persuasive as possible, take a moment to add a personal touch:
1 / Personalize Your Story
Share your perspective on why the issue of post-secondary access for Alberta students is so important and how it impacts you, your family or your community. This could be your experience as a student worried about getting into a specific post-secondary program, a parent concerned about a child's future, or an employer who needs local talent. Sharing your personal story is very persuasive.
2 / Mention Your Connection
If applicable, mention your relationship to the MLA. Are you a long-time constituent or a past campaign supporter? Do you have common connections through work, school or your neighbourhood? The closer your MLA feels to you, the more powerful your message will be to them.
3 / You're the Expert (Really!)
Remember that your MLA's job is to represent you. Be courteous, respectful and to the point but also be clear that you feel strongly about this issue. Your MLA may not be deeply versed on Alberta post-secondary access, but you are an expert on how this problem affects their constituents!
4 / Include Your Contact Information (especially your postal code!)
Include your name, address and email at the end of the letter. Your postal code is very important as it shows that you are a member of your MLA’s constituency.