“CBC has learned the consortium of television broadcasters that arranges the federal election debates has issued letters to Canada's major federal parties, inviting them to a meeting next week in Toronto.” Next week will be a CRUCIAL moment for the campaign! TV broadcasters and political parties alike need to know just how important a debate on women’s rights and gender equality is to Canadians. If we can break the 30,000 mark by the end of the weekend, it will help us show them how much support we have! They say emailing a petition to friends is one of the best ways to spread the word. Could you take a moment to think of 5 friends, and email them this petition? Here's an email you could cut and paste. You can also add why this is important to you: _____ Hi Friend, I've signed the petition "Federal Party Leaders: Join an Election Debate that Speaks to Women" and wanted to know if you'd help by adding your signature. Next week the TV networks and political parties are getting together to discuss the debate schedule. We're hoping to reach 30,000 signatures by Sunday night and we need more support. To sign or learn more, go to: www.change.org/upfordebate Thanks- I hope you’ll sign! (Your Name) ______ Thanks for taking the time to do this - it'll really help! The Up For Debate Team