Canada Personal Recommendation Letter

Template

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Email] | [Phone]
[Date]

To Whom It May Concern,

I have known [Candidate Name] for [number] years as [relationship]. On a personal level, [he/she/they] is [trait] and [specific, honest example].

I have seen [Candidate Name] [instance showing dependability or character]. I recommend [him/her/them] for [purpose] based on personal knowledge.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

What to fill in

Your personal relationship and duration
A truthful character example
Your contact details
The purpose of the letter

Local note (CA)

Canada — reference letters (especially for immigration or jobs) favor specific, verifiable examples and the writer’s contact details. Some provinces expect references to be reachable for follow-up.

Writing tips

Personal and character letters overlap; keep them honest and offer to verify. Avoid claims you cannot support.

Templates reviewed by the RecLetter editorial team; not a writing service — you are responsible for the final letter.