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2022 RESOLUTION SAMPLE LETTERS

Congratulations to St.  Patrick’s Council, Calgary Diocesan Council and Alberta Mackenzie Provincial Council who submitted the resolution adopted at the 2022 National Convention in Kelowna.

Members of all ages and councils of all sizes are encouraged to contribute by studying the resolutions and following up on the Action Plans. I’ve composed sample letters as a helpful resource for your letter-writing campaigns. Please revise and personalize them as you wish. The sample letters are quick and easy to use!

1. Print copies of the letters and insert your name, mailing address, email and/or phone number and date above the name of the recipient.
2. Sign and mail the letters (no postage required to the House of Commons)
3. Send copies of the letters to your local MP or MLA.

Additional resources, tips and strategies can be accessed on the diocesan and national websites. National’s website contains the entire text for all active resolutions. www.calgarycwl.ca/  •  www.cwl.ca 

The voices of over 63,000 League members can make a powerful impact! Collectively, we can advocate for social justice and enrich the wellbeing of society.

Please contact me with any questions or suggestions.

Dorothy Boras, Legislation and Resolutions Chair 403-328-2762

2022 Letter to the Prime Minister

(Your name, address and date)

Right Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

Re: Resolution 2022.01 Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

As one of over 63,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, I am writing to convey my support of the above resolution adopted at the 2022 National Convention in Kelowna, British Columbia in August 2022.

Reducing food loss and waste in the agri-food industry including the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors is a critical goal to safeguard Canada’s food security and sustainability. Food loss and waste occurs because there is a lack of: government legislation; business infrastructure to address food loss and waste; and cooperation and collaboration between different sectors of the agri-food industry. National legislation is needed to address these causes.

Also reducing food loss and waste will benefit Canadians by reducing costs to consumers, driving change and efficiency and competitiveness within the agri-food industry, and protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate effects.

What action will you take to enact legislation to reduce food loss and waste in Canada?

I look forward to hearing your position and proposed action on this issue. Thank you.

Sincerely,

(your signature)

2022 Letter to Federal Ministers

(Your name, address and date)

(Name of minister)

Minister of (Environment and Climate Change, Health, Agriculture and Agri-food)

House of Commons

Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6

Dear Mr. Minister,

Re: Resolution 2022.01 Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

As one of over 63,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, I am writing to convey my support of the above resolution adopted at the 2022 National Convention in Kelowna, British Columbia in August 2022.

Reducing food loss and waste in the agri-food industry including the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors is a critical goal to safeguard Canada’s food security and sustainability. Food loss and waste occurs because there is a lack of: government legislation; business infrastructure to address food loss and waste; and cooperation and collaboration between different sectors of the agri-food industry. National legislation is needed to address these causes.

Also reducing food loss and waste will benefit Canadians by reducing costs to consumers, driving change and efficiency and competitiveness within the agri-food industry, and protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate effects.

What action will you take to enact legislation to reduce food loss and waste in Canada?

I look forward to hearing your position and proposed action on this issue. Thank you.

Sincerely,

(your signature)

2022 Letter to Alberta Premier

(Your name, address and date)

Danielle Smith,
Office of the Premier,
307 Legislature Building
10800 – 97 Ave.
Edmonton, Alberta   T5K 2B6

Dear Danielle Smith,

Re: Resolution 2022.01 Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste

As one of over 63,000 members of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada, I am writing to convey my support of the above resolution adopted at the 2022 National Convention in Kelowna, British Columbia in August 2022.

Reducing food loss and waste in the agri-food industry including the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors is a critical goal to safeguard Canada’s food security and sustainability. Food loss and waste occurs because there is a lack of: government legislation; business infrastructure to address food loss and waste; and cooperation and collaboration between different sectors of the agri-food industry.

Also reducing food loss and waste will benefit Canadians by reducing costs to consumers, driving change and efficiency and competitiveness within the agri-food industry, and protecting the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate effects.

I urge your government to collaborate with the federal government to reduce food loss and waste in Canada. By working together at various levels of government collective action can be taken on this challenge.

What action will your government take to help reduce food loss and waste in Canada?

I look forward to hearing your position and proposed action on this issue. Thank you.

Sincerely, 

 (Your signature)

Federal and Alberta Ministers list 0ct 2022

Canadian Federal Government Ministers                        Oct 30, 2022

Justin P. J. Trudeau               Prime Minister

Jean-Yves Duclos                   Minister of Health

Marie-Claude Bibeau            Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Steven Guilbeault                  Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Alberta Provincial Government Ministers             Oct 30, 2022

Danielle Smith                     Premier of Alberta ()

Jason Copping                     Minster of Health

Nate Horner                                    Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation

Sonya Savage                      Minister of Environment and Protected Areas