Manitoba Stronger Together
The Citizen Influence Toolkit
Everything you need to take action, organize locally, and influence decision-makers.
This page is your go-to library of downloadable guides, templates, and quick-start tools to support grassroots advocacy. Whether you’re writing a letter, speaking at council, or planning a town hall — it’s all here.
Section One
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Section Two
Strategic Communications
Craft clear messages and engage the public with purpose.
Downloads:
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Letter to Your MLA or MP – Template #1 (Intro Issue)
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Letter Template #2 – Respond to Legislation or Event
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Letter Template #3 – Request a Meeting
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Letter Template #4 – Follow Up or Reiterate a Concern
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Action Alert & Social Media Campaign Template
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Joint Statement or Petition Template
Section Three
Speaking at Council or Committee
Prepare for impact when presenting in public forums.
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Sample Speaking Outline & Script
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Checklist: Preparing to Speak at Council
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Tips for Follow-Up and Visibility
Section Four
Engaging Local Media
Shape the narrative and get your voice in the press.
Downloads:
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Op-Ed Outline Template
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Fill-in-the-Blanks Op-Ed Version
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5 Rules for Writing for Newspapers
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Do’s and Don’ts of Public Interviews
Section Five
Rallying Your Community
Want to go bigger?
When coordinated communication happens across a riding, municipality, or province, elected officials take notice.
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We can support you in:
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Section Six
Organizing Rallies and Teams
Want to go bigger?
When coordinated communication happens across a riding, municipality, or province, elected officials take notice.
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We can support you in:
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Get Our Strategic Communications Guide →]
Section Seven
Coordinating Across MST Teams
Scale your influence through province-wide action.
Downloads:
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MST Local Team Coordination Template
Section Eight
Contacting Elected Officials
Find and reach your local representatives.
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Federal and Provincial Lookup:
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Find Your Member of Parliament (MP)
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Find Your Manitoba MLA
Tip: You can also visit municipal websites to find your mayor, reeve, and councillors.
Additional Tools Coming Soon
We’re constantly building and curating more resources to empower citizens, including:
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Templates for hosting info sessions or documentary screenings
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Handouts for door-to-door canvassing
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Data sheets on recent bills and voting records
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Outreach scripts for growing your local MST team