Letter writing is a powerful way to have your say. For each letter that a company or politician recieves, they assume that it represents the opinion of dozens of citizens who feel strongly about the issue, but don't take the time to write.

So boot up your word processor, follow the tips below, and send a letter to one of the following organizations:

Loblaws - Loblaws is the largest food retailer in Canada and refuses to label GE food. Write to Loblaws and remind them that:

1. You don't want to buy or eat genetically engineered foods
2. You want Loblaws to stop selling GE foods
3. Until they stop selling them, you want them to label their GE foods

Write to:

Mr. Galen Weston
Chairman
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
22 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario
M4T 2S7

Any food manufacturer in the Shoppers Guide that sells GM foods. Find a list here>>

Let the manufacturers know that:

1. You won't buy or eat genetically engineered foods
2. You want them to eliminate GE ingredients in their products

Hints For Effective Letter Writing

• Put the date and address of the person you're writing to on the top left- hand side of the page.
  
• Keep to the topic of GE food in the letter.
  
• Keep it short and simple (try to stick to one page, maximum).
• Identify yourself and your concern about GE foods in the first paragraph.
  
• Use short sentences - dot points are also useful.
  
• Ask questions that require specific answers.
  
• Suggest a meeting in person.
  
• Check your spelling and grammar before posting the letter.
  
• Always sign the letter and print your name and address below your signature.
  
• Keep responses to your letters in the same file as your letters.