Please note: Any publications purchased from CPJ during the Canada Post strike will be mailed after Canada Post resumes normal operations.
Helping ordinary people make a difference through advocacy
Print copy of the Advocacy Toolkit (includes shipping & handling)
Cost per copy: $15.00 CAD. You will be able to choose the quantity on the next page.
For U.S./International orders, please contact us at 1-800-667-8046 ext. 230 or send us a message.
Advocacy Toolkit (online version)
Have you ever been faced with injustice but felt powerless to do anything about it?
Changing the political sphere can be difficult. Maybe you think that politicians are too busy to have a conversation or that your issue is not important enough. Maybe you think you are not knowledgeable enough to speak about a specific concern. But your understanding and insight can make a difference. You do not have to be an expert to get involved. You can effectively voice your concerns about poverty, environmental sustainability, and other public justice issues. We all have a contribution to make.
CPJ’s Advocacy Toolkit is designed to help you influence the legislative process. It is a matter of knowing where the access points are, who to contact, and what to say. This guide provides tools for people with various levels of ability, with useful information about different methods of advocacy, when to use each, and how to voice concerns most effectively.
While we refer mostly to advocacy at the federal level in this Toolkit, the principles and suggestions found inside can be applied to any level of government.
To view the online version of the Advocacy Toolkit, click the bar above to expand the table of contents.
These symbols will appear throughout this Toolkit to highlight specific sections:
Tool — Approaches for active advocacy!
Sample — Examples of advocacy tools!
Go Deeper — Where to find more information about specific topics!
Keep in Mind — Important reminders and tips!
Get Creative — Unique ways to advocate for change!
Choose a tool you feel comfortable using and begin to act!