Whether you are upset with the fees, the offensive credit card interest rates, the equally offensive savings account interest rates, or just the fact that the banks get so much help from Canadian taxpayers, and yet give so little in return, here is your chance to be part of the change.

As with every topic on this site, taking action means doing three things:

Step #1 – Tell the World

If you want to be a part of a change you believe in, you need to connect with others and get the word out.

• Join WorkForOurVotes Discussions and share your thoughts and ideas with others;
• Invite others to join the Discussions group;
• Share your thoughts on Twitter and other social media, and in person.

Step #2 – Contact Elected Officials

Don’t laugh.

The truth is simple: the ONLY people that have the power to make long term, beneficial changes to every institution or industry described on this site are the elected politicians forming the current government, or the politicians who want to form the next government. Period.

Only governments can force the changes we want.

Lobbyists know this, and they act on this every day. They need something done on behalf of their clients, who are quite often large corporations, so they contact the people in charge…the politicians.

It’s time we all took a page from that book and lobbied the politicians for our own interests on the issues that matter to all Canadians.

The Big Six Canadian Banks are federally regulated. So, you need to contact your Member of Parliament to express your concerns. You should also contact the Minister of Finance and, if you’re feeling saucy, the Prime Minister. Everyone in charge needs to know how you feel and what you want changed.

Step #3 – Tell the World…again

Once you have taken some action, any action (as long as it’s legal, of course), it is important to share that with the world.

Engage with other Canadians on your issue. Why? Because you may very well inspire others to become part of the change. Remember, there is strength in numbers.

Remember to be respectful in your message. A polite, respectful, and firm message is effective. And a polite, respectful, and firm message from a lot of Canadians on the same topic is extremely effective.

Finally, if you haven’t already, please check out the main Take Action page, and be sure to join the Discussion.