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Ontario Health Coalition |
OHC NEWSLETTER May 2001 |
Local Updates
Cornwall Health Coalition
This brand new coalition is planning for a community forum on Long Term Care, date and location TBA.
** UPCOMING EVENT**
London Health Coalition
Public Forum on Long Term Care to be held May 31, 7 - 9 pm in the Amphitheatre of Regional Mental Health London (formerly LPH), 850 Highbury Avenue. Featuring panelists: Frances Lankin, MPP & NDP Health Critic; Sandra Pupatello, MPP & Liberal Health Critic; and Susan Eagle, City Councillor.
Oshawa Health Coalition
On May 7, the newly formed Oshawa Health Coalition held a forum on Long Term Care. Over 80 people attended the emotional and information-packed event. The coalition will form a report for public release from the submissions of attendees.
Ottawa Health Coalition
On April 30, the coalition held a community forum on primary care reform featuring speakers Dr. Robert Buxbaum from the Harvard Vanguard Medical Association and Hugh Armstrong, Professor of Social Work at Carleton University.
Windsor Health Coalition
Last week the Windsor Coalition held a privatization workshop featuring speakers Paul Hellyer, Leader of the Canada Action Party and former Deputy Prime Minister and Natalie Mehra, Coordinator of the OHC. The workshop covered the effects of the current free trade agreements and the breaking news about privatization in Ontario.
For more information on health coalition events in Ontario communities, please contact the Ontario Health Coalition at 416-441-2502
May Newsletter Table of Contents
Urgent Cross-Province MPP Actions called for May 23
List of local May 23rd actions in your area
OHC Privatization Fact Sheet Insert
OHC Health Spending Fact Sheet Insert
Quick Facts about the Ontario Budget
Long Term Care Update
Local Coalition Update