How to call your MLA (and other policy-makers)

Last updated: October 8, 2024

Masks in Healthcare

As part of our campaign to restore mask requirements in healthcare, we’re flooding MLAs, the Ministry of Health and other key policy-makers with phone messages. Placing a call just takes a few seconds – here’s what to do!

First, get your MLA’s phone number here and find phone numbers for other key policy-makers here.

Then, leave a phone message like this:

“Hello, this is —–, postal code —–. I’m calling to urge you to help restore mask requirements in healthcare. We’ve entered fall and winter with widespread COVID infections, healthcare outbreaks, and now avian influenza. Without consistent healthcare protections, I can’t safely get medical care / my vulnerable loved one is at risk / as a healthcare worker, I face unnecessary risks. You can learn more about these impacts at DoNoHarmBC.ca There’s no need to call me back / I’d appreciate a callback at —–.”

That’s it! (And yes, you can adapt the message – just keep it short, and include your postal code for politicians so they know you’re a constituent. We also recommend ensuring that messages aren’t unkind or offensive – ordinary staff are the ones who receive these, and must convey them to politicians.)

Yellow and charcoal DoNoHarm BC graphic with the title, Call Your MLA (and other policy makers). Photo of someone wearing an N95 and a yellow sweater, with a speech bubble reading, "Hello, this is Blank, postal code Blank. I'm calling to urge you to help restore mask requirements in healthcare. We've entered fall and winter with widespread COVID infections, healthcare outbreaks, and now avian influenza. Without consistent healthcare protections, I can't safely get medical care / my vulnerable loved one is at risk / as a healthcare worker, I face unneccessary risks. You can learn more about these impacts at DoNoHarmBC.ca" There's no need to call me back / I'd appreciate a callback at Blank." Text at the bottom reads, Get policy-maker phone numbers: DoNoHarmBC.ca/contact-list

Novavax Now

To demand access to Novavax, use the script below.

A key person to speak to is the BCCDC’s lead pharmacist: call 604-707-2400, press 6 and ask the operator.

“Hello, my name is ______ from postal code ______.

I am calling to ask that you work to ensure access for all British Columbians to Novavax’s updated JN.1 COVID vaccine without delay. For some folks in BC, this protein-based vaccine is the only option they can tolerate; meaning that without it, they can’t get vaccinated at all. This is a matter of safety and health equity for some of the most vulnerable amongst us.

You can learn more about this issue at DoNoHarmBC.ca.

There’s no need to call me back/please call me back, my number is ___-___-____.”

Looking for a phone script from a past campaign?

Find them below. (Click to expand.)

“Hello, this is ——— from postal code ———. I oppose the removal of mask requirements in healthcare, and urge you to take immediate action to restore them. Without these protections in all medical settings, [I cannot safely access healthcare; my vulnerable loved one is at risk; as a healthcare worker, I’m at far greater risk in the workplace]. You can learn more about this issue at DoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back/please call me back, my number is —————-.”

Gradient orange graphic with the DoNoHarm BC logo, titled, Call your MLA and other policymakers. An olive-skinned person with curly dark hair in a sweater is wearing an N95 mask and speaking on the phone, Text in a speech bubble reads, Hello, this is blank from postal code blank. I oppose the removal of mask requirements in healthcare, and urge you to take immediate action to restore them. Without these protections in all medical settings, [I cannot safely access healthcare; my loved one is at risk; as a healthcare worker, I’m at far greater risk]. You can learn more about this atDoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back / please call me back, my number is blank. At the bottom, small text reads, Get policy maker phone numbers: DoNoHarmBC.ca/contact-list

“Hello, this is ——— from postal code ———. I’m calling to ask you to support year-round mask requirements in healthcare, due to ongoing Covid transmission and heightened measles risks. Please also support mask requirements for patients, with reasonable exceptions; improved airborne protection with N95 masks; and requiring private healthcare settings to meet the same minimum masking as hospitals and long-term care. You can learn more at DoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back / a callback would be appreciated, my number is —————–.”

Yellow DoNoHarm BC graphic of a person in an N95 calling their MLA. Text in a speech bubble reads, "Hello, this is Blank from postal code Blank. I’m calling to ask you to support year-round mask requirements in healthcare, due to ongoing Covid transmission and heightened measles risks. Please also support mask requirements for patients, with reasonable exceptions; improved airborne protection with N95 masks; and requiring private healthcare settings to meet the same minimum masking as hospitals and long-term care. You can learn more at DoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back / a callback would be appreciated, my number is Blank." At the bottom it says, Get your MLA's phone number: bit.ly/FindMyMLA_BC

“Hi, my name is —-, postal code —-. I’m hoping MLA [their name] will support some provincial budget recommendations made by DoNoHarm BC. They concern clean indoor air, a PPE tax credit, and care for Long COVID sufferers. The recommendations are on DoNoHarm BC’s website at DoNoHarmBC.ca. There’s no need to call me back / A call back would be appreciated, my number is [phone number].”