Representative
A government representative in Canada can refer to several different elected or appointed figures depending on the level of government you are looking to contact.
Federal Representative (Member of Parliament / MP)
At the federal level, your representative in the House of Commons is an elected Member of Parliament (MP) who represents your specific geographic riding.
• Your Riding: Port Moody—Coquitlam
• What they do: They divide their time between Ottawa and your local community to debate federal bills, vote on budgets, and help citizens navigate federal services like passports, immigration, or the CRA. • How to find them: You can confirm your exact MP and find their office contact details by entering your postal code directly into the House of Commons MP Finder.Provincial Representative (Member of the Legislative Assembly / MLA)
At the provincial level in British Columbia, your representative is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
• Your Riding: Port Moody-Burrard
• What they do: MLAs sit in the Victoria legislature to pass provincial laws and look after provincial responsibilities such as healthcare, education, and local transit. • How to find them: You can look up your specific MLA's contact info and community office location via the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia Finder.Municipal Representative (Local Government)
For immediate community matters, your representatives belong to your local municipal council.
• Your Local Government: City of Port Moody
• What they do: Led by the Mayor and City Councillors, they oversee local services including zoning, property taxes, parks, waste collection, and water utilities. • How to find them: You can view the full roster of elected council members and find direct email addresses or phone numbers on the official City of Port Moody Council Page.