Thank you! 

Here are some tips for your call:

  • If you’re calling your councillor, emphasize that you live in their ward and share who you are if you would like

  • If you’re going to say one thing say this: “I want you to vote to oppose Bill 39 and vote to support majority rule at city hall”

  • You can say why you want them to oppose it. Here are some examples:

    • The most diverse progressive city council was just elected and this takes away their vote

    • No one asked for this change and local voices need to be heard

    • Minority rule does not exist anywhere else, it is undemocratic

    • Local democracy needs to get better, not worse 

    • We need bold actions on issues, not putting all the power in one person's hands without checks and balances

  • Your call can be short, no need to make a big speech

  • If no one answers, leave a message - it is powerful too

Help others call their local politician

City Council meets this week and we are counting on the pressure from thousands of voices to convince local politicians to stand up for Toronto’s democracy. We cannot accept a minority rule in a democratic government and Toronto City Council needs to urgently debate Bill 39.

You can also send people to this link to share their support:
https://www.progresstoronto.ca/make-the-call-for-democracy