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data-photoMeeting School Ward Councillor
Met Councillor Alejandra Bravo to discuss public transit and local parks around my school. She invited my class to City Hall — a hands‑on lesson in local democracy.
What is Meeting Your Representative?
A respectful conversation with an elected leader — Councillor, Mayor, or MPP/MP — to share concerns and solutions. Remember: your school, park, or library might be in a different ward, so meet those representatives too.
Examples From My Work
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data-photoMeeting Home Ward Councillor
Met Councillor Ausma Malik several times about bike lanes, bus routes, and Ontario Place. Our advocacy helped bring back the Harbourfront skating rink.
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data-photoMeeting City Committee Members
Met councillors on key committees (Budget, Libraries, Transit, Housing) to share youth perspectives and push for community improvements.
Meeting Home Ward Provincial Representative
Met MPP Chris Glover (Opposition Critic for Science & Technology) on funding for STEM and open data projects — and recorded a podcast conversation.
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data-photoVisiting Provincial Representative (Ontario Science Centre Ward)
Spoke with MPP Adil Shamji about reopening the Ontario Science Centre so more youth can access STEM learning and curiosity can thrive.
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data-photoMeeting the Mayor of Toronto
Discussed youth safety and parks access with the Mayor, sharing stories from classmates to highlight community needs.
How You Can Do It Too
- Email or call your representative with a clear topic and ask for 15 minutes of their time.
- Bring facts, photos, or youth stories to illustrate the issue clearly and positively.
- Follow up politely with a thank-you note and reflect on what you learned from the meeting.