The buttons above take you to templates for memos, letters and briefing notes. If you prefer working with a visual overview of the templates available, see the links below.

If you are working on a binder for a meeting, event or trip, check the templates available by clicking here.

When you use the templates, take some time to also look over Writing for Results, our 312-page online manual. You'll be surprised at the insights you gain.You do not need to read the whole of Writing for Results in order to find the guidance you need for the task at hand. In many cases, you will find that just one section (Organization, Format and Style are popular chapters) that provides the guidance you need right now. Later, when you've got more time, do have a look at the other sections.

 


Templates for Memos, Letters and Briefing Notes

The links below provide the same templates as the buttons above.


MATERIAL PREPARED FOR THE MINISTER

MEMORANDUM TO CABINET (Guidelines)

TREASURY BOARD SUBMISSION (Guidelines)

LETTER
Guidelines
Block Format
Indented Format
Enclosure
     -  Backgrounder
     -  Talking Points
     -  Questions and Answers
     -  Document to be Signed
     -  Third-Party Document

 

MATERIAL PREPARED FOR THE DEPUTY MINISTER

MEMORANDUM TO THE MINISTER
Guidelines
Memorandum
     -  For Action
     -  For Decision
     -  For Information
     -  For Signature
Attachment
     -  Backgrounder
     -  Talking Points
     -  Questions and Answers
     -  Document to be Signed
     -  Third-Party Document

LETTER
Guidelines
Block Format
Indented Format
Enclosure
     -  Backgrounder
     -  Talking Points
     -  Questions and Answers
     -  Document to be Signed
     -  Third-Party Document

 

MATERIAL PREPARED FOR
THE ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER

MEMORANDUM TO THE DEPUTY MINISTER
Guidelines
Memorandum
     -  For Action
     -  For Decision
     -  For Information
     -  For Signature
Attachment
     -  Backgrounder
     -  Talking Points
     -  Questions and Answers
     -  Document to be Signed
     -  Third-Party Document

LETTER
Guidelines
Block Format
Indented Format
Enclosure
     -  Backgrounder
     -  Talking Points
     -  Questions and Answers
     -  Document to be Signed
     -  Third-Party Document