Write a Letter to the Editor

One of the things that you can do to bring attention to an issue or concern that you have, is to write a Letter to the Editor of a Canadian newspaper whether national, local, or community. Here are the email ids for the Toronto Star and the Globe & Mail, respectively: lettertoed@thestar.ca and letters@globeandmail.com .

The following comments are taken from What makes a good letter to the editor? by Kenyon Wallace, Toronto Star, June 15th, 2018

“A good letter to the editor is timely, interesting, and well-written. It focuses on the issues at hand,” Phillips said in an interview. “It’s also short — letters run from about 50 to 250 words, so a premium is placed on writers who can get to the point very quickly and express a clear view. A touch of humour helps a lot, too.”

“We don’t like letters that are abusive, that engage in ad hominem attacks on other people, that mischaracterize the arguments of those the writer disagrees with, or are defamatory. We are happy to publish letters that oppose views expressed by Star editorials or columnists, but they must stick to the issues and avoid personal attacks,” said Phillips.

“We look for a range of subjects and views to keep the section lively,” he said.

Your Letter to the Editor (LTE)

• 150 words is ideal.
• Remember to provide your full name, address, and phone number. Only your name will be printed if your letter is published.