Get Politically Active

Mike entered politics as someone who had never prevoiusly been formally involved in the process.  His interest and awareness of his civic environment eventually culminated in his desire to step-up to the plate and get involved.  Mike, simply put, is someone like yourself who cares.  He cares about the direction this country is going.  He cares about this constituency and about making it an even better place to live than it already is.  We are fortunate to live in a country where we have a say in the composure of our political culture and community.  People truly can make a difference and that is what this page is all about.  It’s about finding ways to have your say, to become politically educated, to share your thoughts with your representatives and to get involved in your political community.  This page is divided into three sections: Federal, Provincial, and Municipal.  Please use these resources to become engaged with your government.  Your thoughts and opinions are valued and we hope that you will find this to be a useful tool to communicate with your representatives.


Federal

Send Mike an e-mail!  Mike.Lake@parl.gc.ca

Consulting Canadians - This site was established to provide opportunities for Canadians to participate in government consultations, both on-line and off-line.

Directory of Government of Canada Ministers - Depending on the issue, the best person to write regarding an issue of importance to you is the Minister responsible for that topic.

Petitioning the House of Commons - A Practical Guide

Find out where the parties stand on the issues important to you:

Conservative Party of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
New Democratic Party of Canada
Green Party of Canada
Bloc Quebecois Party 

Provincial

Contact your Member of the Legislative Assembly. 

Mr. Naresh Bhardwaj (PC) MLA for Edmonton-Ellerslie
Mr. George Rogers (PC) MLA for Leduc-Beaumont-Devon
Mr. Carl Benito (PC) MLA for Edmonton-Mill Woods
Honourable Gene Zwozdesky (PC) MLA for Edmonton-Mill Creek

Give your feedback to the Provincial Government.  "Feedback: Alberta Connects" allows you to submit your comments on-line. 

Municipal - Edmonton

Interact with the Municipal Government and your City Council.

Contact Mayor Stephen Mandel 

Contact the City Council

Municipal - Beaumont

The Mayor and six Councilors determine the legislative policies for the Town, which establish and maintain the style and characteristics of the community.