Letter of explanation — formatting

A letter of explanation sets out a situation for an organization: a discrepancy in your documents, a period without work, a trip, a change in circumstances. You write the explanation; the generator formats it as a letter, with your contact information, the recipient, the subject, and the file number.

The document can be produced in English or French. The text you write is not translated: write it in the language you choose.

What is this template for?

It presents, in a dated and signed letter, the explanations you provide to an organization.

When can it be used?

• Responding to an organization's request for an explanation
• Explaining a discrepancy or a particular situation in a file
• Accompanying a request for additional information

Before using it

If the organization specifies a format or form for your explanation, follow its instructions first.