[fvc-wat-disc] How to address new federal NDP leader

[Catherine Campbell]

Hi, Jay, Just thought I'd make the suggestion that I believe the way to address a cabinet minister in a federal or provincial cabinet is "minister. " eg  Dear Minister Chagger. Backbenchers are mr, ms, mrs or dr. I used to be an assistant researcher for an MP. Staff members notice details like that and ascribe credibility to the correspondent accordingly. Regards, Cathe

> On Oct 2, 2017, at 8:50 AM, Jay Judkowitz <judkowitz at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I tweeted at him about #ERRE this morning (RT's appreciated :-)
> 
> I also sent his office this letter:
> 
>> Dear Minister,
>> 
>>       I would like to congratulate you on your historic and inspiring victory in the race for the NDP leadership.  
>> 
>>      As someone who recently moved to Canada from the United States so that my family could live under a saner political and economic system, I am very glad that there is a strong NDP party.  Having a strong NDP is not important only for the NDP's policy ideas.  It's important generally to avoid the vicious, winner take all, anti-voter, two party duopoly we experience in the United States.
>> 
>>      I am writing to implore you to vigorously support proportional representation generally and specifically to make it a precondition to any political alliance should there fail to be a majority in Parliament next election.
>> 
>>       I fear Duverger's Law and that real multi-party democracy in Canada will not survive another decade of first past the post elections.  As someone who has lived under two party democracy, I can assure you that it's not a fate you should want for Canada.
>> 
>>       Congratulations again.  I wish you the greatest of success in your new role.  As you work, please consider the long term health of Canada's democracy and not just near term issues.
>> 
>> Best regards,
>> Jay Judkowitz
> 
> Hoping we can have some effect on him as he take on his new role. 
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