Describe the impact of the concern that you have identified, and
indicate why it urgently needs to be addressed. (1-2 pages).
Conclusion (/5): Identify how the reader can address the concern that you have raised in your
brief. When determining what the reader can do, consider the constraints of existing Canadian
law and policy as well as what other advocates have asked for in the past. Your call to action
should be realistic. In addition to the call to action, identify follow-up steps. Ask for a meeting
in-person or over the phone to discuss the issue in more detail. This section should also re-state
your argument. (2-3 paragraphs).
Other Formatting Considerations (/5): Ensure that there is a date on your brief and include your
contact information (in this case it may be fictional) so that the reader may follow up with you.
You may consider using a header and footer to give a sense of professional quality. The brief
should be double-spaced and in 12 pt. font. Be concise.
Research and Citations (/5): In addition to course material, this brief should draw on a minimum
of three new popular articles and three new academic articles to support your work. Factual
accuracy in briefs is important to identify a strong plan of action. Please cite using a
footnoting citation style such as the Chicago style
(https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html) , or your style of choice. You
should cite any time you are using someone else’s ideas. Please also include complete works
cited list in addition to the five pages of your brief
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