# Active voice

The subject does the action (the plumber fixes the pipe), as against the passive (the pipe is fixed).

**Source:** “Use the active voice and positive form.” [Canada.ca Content Style Guide (Government of Canada)](https://design.canada.ca/style-guide/)

See also: [Plain language](/reference/glossary/plain-language).

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Published 2026-10-29. Web page: https://www.mackenziebowes.com/reference/glossary/active-voice