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Form Letters You Can Use for COPD

Although these form letters can be used at any time, special mailing requests are sent out at least once a year with a specific, and different letter, with a targeted purpose in mind.  They are NOT posted here but rather are attached to our e mail mail request sent to you.

Remember: It's important you Speak Out and Speak Up about this disease; especially for those who cannot speak for themselves.  If you're reluctant to do it for yourself; do it for them.  

NOTE:  Canada Post provides "FREE mailing privileges" to the following:

  • Members of the Senate

  • Members of the House Of Commons

  • The Governor General or Secretary to the Governor General

  • Speaker or Clerk of the Senate or House of Commons

  • Parliamentary Librarian or Associate Parliamentary Librarian

Mail to the Provincial Health Ministers is NOT FREE

 

FORM LETTERS

Letter to Your Provincial Minister of Health - You can check who your Health Min. is with his/her complete mailing address under Govt Contacts by Province. NOT Free Postage

- Letter to your  Member of Parliament.  To find out who YOUR MP is for your area, enter your POSTAL CODE at this site. under Current Parliamentarians. FREE Postage

- Letter to the Canadian Minister of Health -  FREE Postage

- Letter to your local newspaper.            NOT Free Postage 

- Form Letter for Dr.s,  Clinicians, RT's etc.             NOT Free Postage     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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