Letter to Your Member of Parliament — Template
Writing to your MP is one of the most direct ways to be heard by Parliament — and mail to any MP at the House of Commons is postage-free, no stamp required. Below is a ready-to-edit letter; customize it with your issue and mail it to Ottawa.
Canada at a glance
- No stamp needed: mail addressed to any Member of Parliament at the House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, is delivered free of postage — confirmed by the House of Commons’ own procedural authority.
- Keep it to one page, focused on a single issue, and say clearly what action you want your MP to take.
- Include your home address so your MP’s office can confirm you’re a constituent — MPs generally prioritize replying to people in their own riding.
- Use "Mr./Ms./Mx. [Name], M.P." for most MPs — "The Honourable" is reserved for current and former Cabinet ministers and other Privy Council members, not every MP.
Letter to Your Member of Parliament
Copy the letter below into the editor, replace the text in [brackets] with your details, and PostPal will print and mail it for you.
[Your Name] [Your Street Address] [City, Province Postal Code] [Your Email] [Your Phone Number] [Date] [MP's Full Name], M.P. House of Commons Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] [MP's Last Name], I am writing to you as a constituent of [Riding Name] regarding [the issue]. [Explain the issue and how it affects you or your community in two or three sentences.] I am asking you to [specific action — e.g., support/oppose Bill [Number], raise this matter in the House, or meet with me to discuss it further]. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I would appreciate a written response outlining your position. Sincerely, [Your Signature] [Your Printed Name]
What your letter to your elected official must include
- Your full name and home address, so your MP’s office can confirm you’re a constituent
- A clear, specific statement of the issue and the exact action you want your MP to take
- Your riding/constituency name, if you know it
- A respectful, concise tone — one page, one issue, is most effective
Send it registered, with proof of delivery
A letter to your elected official carries more weight when you can prove it was received. PostPal can mail your letter by registered mail with Canada Post — you get tracking and a signed record of delivery, for $22 more.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to put a stamp on a letter to my MP?
No. Mail addressed to any Member of Parliament at the House of Commons, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, is delivered free of postage within Canada — confirmed in the House of Commons’ own procedural reference, House of Commons Procedure and Practice. Just address it to the House of Commons and mail it with no stamp.
How do I find out who my MP is?
Use the House of Commons’ own "Find your MP" tool on ourcommons.ca, or check your voter information card — you only need your postal code.
Should I write "The Honourable" before my MP’s name?
"The Honourable" is a title used for members of the Privy Council — current and former Cabinet ministers, the Speaker, and a few others — not every MP. For most Members of Parliament, address them as "Mr.", "Ms.", or "Mx. [Last Name], M.P." Check your MP’s own website or the House of Commons member directory if you’re unsure of their exact title.
What about my provincial MPP or MLA?
Many provincial and territorial legislatures extend a similar free-postage privilege to mail addressed to their members — check your own legislature’s website to confirm before mailing. The address is typically the legislative building in your provincial capital (for example, Queen’s Park in Toronto for Ontario MPPs).
Facts verified against official sources on September 3, 2026: ourcommons.ca, ourcommons.ca.
This template is provided for convenience only and is a starting point to customize, not advice specific to your situation. Details like addresses and contact rules change — confirm anything time-sensitive on the official page before sending.