- Be sure to double-space your text, use a clear and easy-to-read font, and number your pages.
- Date and Committee Name (for tracking purposes)
- Address the Committee and thank the comm ittee for allowing you to come before them.
- For example: “Good afternoon madam chair. Before I start I would like to thank you for this opportunity to address the Committee” OR
- “I would like to thank members of the Standing Committee for this opportunity to speak before you on this very important issue”
- Introduce yourself and your organization (if applicable) – keep it brief.
- Clearly state the issue you are addressing.
- Tell them why it is important.
- Give examples of the problem and/or solution.
- Tell them what you want them to do and when.
- Tell them again, why it is important.
- Thank them and tell them you will be watching and waiting!
- And have fun!
Adapted from materials produced by the Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare