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Education Canadian Association of University Teachers The Canadian Association of University Teachers is the national voice of university academic staff in Canada. Established in 1951, CAUT is a federation of faculty associations and unions and represents members in every province. Canadian Federation of Students The Canadian Federation of Students, Canada's national student movement is comprised of over 400,000 members in 60 college and university students' unions across Canada. Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario This new organization has adopted several priorities for the current year, including: To protect the collective bargaining rights of public elementary teachers and educational workers; To defend publicly funded public education; To promote social justice in the areas of anti-poverty, non-violence, and equity; and, that ETFO work to defeat the Harris Government in the next provincial election. Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations OCUFA seeks to maintain and enhance the quality of higher education in Ontario, and to advance the professional and economic interests of teachers, researchers, and librarians in Ontario universities. Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association The Ontario English Catholic Teacher's Association (OECTA) represents 34,000 women and men who have chosen teaching careers in the Separate Schools in Ontario. These teachers are found in the elementary panel from junior kindergarten to grade eight, and in the secondary panel in grade nine through grade twelve/OAC publicly funded education. Ontario Public School Boards' Association To provide member boards with programs, services, advocacy and training that strengthen the quality of Ontario's public schools Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation OSSTF, founded in 1919, has 50,000 members across Ontario. They include public high school teachers, occasional teachers, teaching assistants, psychologists, secretaries, speech-language pathologists, social workers, plant support personnel, attendance counsellors and many others in education. top of page   Environment Canadian Environmental Defence Fund The Canadian Environmental Defence Fund (CEDF) is a national, charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1984 in order to help citizens gain access to environmental justice. Their purpose is to provide fund-raising assistance, legal, scientific, planning and engineering referrals,and organizational support to grass-roots groups pursuing nationally significant environmental law cases. Canadian Environmental Law Association The Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) is a non-profit, public interest organization established in 1970 to use Canadian Environmental existing laws to protect the environment and Law Association to advocate environmental law reforms. Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy Founded in 1970, The Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy (CIELAP) is an independent, not-for-profit research and education organization. Canadians for a Clean Environment Canadians for a Clean Environment was founded in 1981 by a group of citizens in the Chippawa area of Niagara Falls, Ontario. Although the original focus dealt with local water quality, CCE has evolved into a multi-issue Environmental Organization. Citizens Environment Alliance of Southwestern Ontario and Southeastern Michigan The Citizens Environment Alliance of Southwestern Ontario is a non-profit, grass-roots, binational, education and research organization. Formed in 1985, they are committed to an ecosystem approach to environmental planning and management. Their issues include waste management, wetland and natural areas protection, environmental land use planning, energy use and the long-term implications of economic growth on the environment. Citizens' Network on Waste Management The Citizen's Network on Waste Management is dedicated to minimizing material and energy consumption, maximizing reuse of used materials, and eliminating waste disposal. The Network was formed in 1981 by five Ontario citizens groups who met to share information and experiences on waste management. The Network also works on educational projects and lobbying of governments to put in place legislation and regulations that will further our goals. Environmental Assessment Board and Environmental Appeal Board The Environmental Appeal Board and the Environmental Assessment Board are independent and impartial tribunals established by provincial legislation. The Environmental Appeal Board holds public hearings regarding an appeal made to the Board arising from, amongst other things, the revocation, alteration or issuance of approvals, licenses, permits or orders under various environmental statutes. The Environmental Assessment Board conducts public hearings to assess the merits of proposed development projects, plans, or programs that will have an impact on the environment. Federation of Ontario Naturalists The Federation (FON) is a membership-based not for profit, organization dedicated to protecting and conserving Ontario's natural heritage. Founded in 1931, the FON represents 15,000 individual members and a network of eighty-nine local naturalists' clubs. The organization has a long history of education, scientific research, public policy and nature protection programs. Ontario Environment Network The Ontario Environment Network (OEN) is a non-profit network serving Ontario's linking over 500 Ontario environmental groups that range from national to neighbourhood-based and focus on a wide range of issues. The OEN seeks to increase awareness of these organizations and encourage discussions about means to protect the environment. Their site offers links, action alerts and information. Sierra Legal Defence Fund The Sierra Legal Defence Fund (SLDF), founded in 1990, is a non-profit environmental law organization that provides free legal services to the environmental community in Canada. World Wildlife Fund The World Wildlife Fund is dedicated to saving life on Earth, through the conservation of nature and ecological processes. WWF Canada is also engaged in education and outreach campaigns, currently including Ontario's 'Land for Life' land-use process top of page   Government Canadian Parliament Government of Ontario The Ontario government web site contains information on government organizations, programs and services. New Democratic party - NDP Federal New Democratic party - ONDP Provincial Parliamentary Internet The parliamentary Internet Parlementaire website, created and maintained jointly by the Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament, offers information on the Canadian Parliament. Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Formerly known as the Workers' Compensation Board of Ontario, the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board acts to secure the financial stability of the compensation system for injured workers, and to promote the prevention of injury and disease in Ontario workplaces. top of page Health Care Association of Ontario Health Centres http://www.aohc.org/ The Association of Ontario Health Centres (AOHC) is the non-profit organization that represents community health centres (CHCs) and some health service organizations (HSOs). AOHC activities support and promote the provision of community-based primary care, health promotion and illness prevention services. Their approach to community health includes a consideration of the broader factors that determine health such as education, employment, income, social support, environment and housing. Canadian Health Coalition http://www.healthcoalition.ca/ The Canadian Health Coalition has worked since 1979 to preserve medicare in Canada. The coalition membership is made up of groups representing women, senior citizens and health care providers, along with churches, trade unions and anti-poverty groups. Canadian Institute for Health Information http://www.cihi.ca/index.html The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) plays a critical role in the development of Canadas health information system. CIHI is a federally chartered but independent, not-for-profit organization. It brings programs, functions and activities from The Hospital Medical Records Institute (HMRI), The MIS Group, Health Canada (Health Information Division) and Statistics Canada (Health Statistics Division) together under one roof. Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis http://hiru.mcmaster.ca/chepa/ CHEPA is an interdisciplinary research centre based at McMaster University that is committed to producing high-quality, original, socially relevant research in health economics and health policy analysis, and to disseminating research evidence to decision makers in the health sector. Research spans a broad range of topics including the organization, funding, and delivery of health care, the evaluation of health care programs and technologies, the measurement of health at the individual and population level, the determinants of population health, and the processes of health policy making. Centre for Research in Women's Health http://www.utoronto.ca/crwh/ A partnership of the University of Toronto and the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre Health Canada Online http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/ This is the home page for the federal Ministry of Health. It includes information on a wide range of health issues, and links to other governments and organizations in the field. Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences http://www.ices.on.ca/ The Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) is a non-profit research organization dedicated to conducting research that contributes to the effectiveness, quality and efciency of health care in the province of Ontario. Ontario Health Coalition http://www.web.net/ohc/ A non-profit organization committed to maintaining and enhancing a quality, single-tier public health care system. OHC provides speakers, organizes educational forums and activities, prepares analyses on health policy initiatives, and initiates and supports campaigns and actions. Ontario Ministry of Health http://www.gov.on.ca/health/ You can find the latest news releases and publications from the provincial health ministry here. The site also has information on provincial health programs, and a collection of links to local health agencies. Ontario Nurses' Association http://www.ona.org The Ontario Nurses' Association is a trade union representing 45,000 registered nurses and allied health professionals in: hospitals, community health, long term care industry, homes for the aged, Red Cross, VON. clinics. industry and doctor's offices. See ONA's Saving Medicare Plan. Registered Nursing Association of Ontario http://www.rnao.org/rnao.htm The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) is the professional organization that represents about 14,000 registered nurses in the province. Established in 1925, RNAO has spoken out for health and for nursing in Ontario for over 70 years. top of page Labour Federations and Canadian Labour Congress International Labour Councils Unions Others Federations and Canadian Labour Congress Canadian Labour Congress, National Labour Body http://www.clc-ctc.ca/ The Congress is the national voice of the labour movement, but it speaks for all workers and their families, in Canada and beyond. The CLC pursues social and economic justice for working people including promoting decent wages and working conditions, and improved health and safety laws. The lobby for fair taxes and strong social programs, including childcare, Medicare and pensions. They lobby for and develop job training and job creation programs. They work for social equality, and to end racism and discrimination. They try to increase solidarity between workers in Canada and other countries. Have Your Say http://www.haveyoursay.ca/ The CLC wants to take a look at the whole spectrum of labour's political involvement. We want your opinions and experiences on these issues. Alberta Federation of Labour http://www.afl.org/ The Alberta Federation of Labour represents 107,000 Alberta Union members from approximately 250 locals drawn from 40 different unions. The AFL's mandate is to defend and expand workers' rights in the workplace and the greater social political and economic arenas. Alberta Labour News Page http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5202/alberta.html British Columbia Federation of Labour http://www.bcfed.com/ The "BC Fed" represents 450,000 members of affiliated unions in more than 1,100 locals, working in every aspect of the B.C. economy. The Federation puts forward the interests of union members across the province to government, employers and the general public. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Canada) http://www.iamaw.ca International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (Canada) IAM represents more than 50,000 working men and women throughout Canada. IAM members work in many diverse areas of the economy, everything from the aerospace industry and swimming pools to public sector school boards, ambulance service and power commissions. Kingston and District Labour Council http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/8775/ Manitoba Federation of Labour http://www.mfl.mb.ca/ The Manitoba Federation of Labour represents 90,000 working women and men in the public and private sectors, including the manufacturing sector, government offices, retail stores, hospitals, schools, the natural resources sector, tourism, agriculture, transportation and many others. New Brunswick Federation of Labour http://www.intellis.net/fttnbfl/ Represents 35,000 New Brunswick workers. The Federation is committed to justice and dignity for all working people. Ottawa and District Labour Council http://www.ottawalabour.org Oxford Regional Labour Council http://members.execulink.com/~orlc Saskatchewan Federation of Labour http://www.sfl.sk.ca/ The Saskatchewan Federation of labour represents over 80,000 members from 32 national and international unions. The SFL serves as Saskatchewan's "voice of labour" in speaking on local, provincial, national and international issues. The SFL supports the principles of social unionism and social and economic justice for all. United Transportation Union in Canada http://www.utu-canada.com The UTU is one of the largest transportation unions in North America. In Canada, there are 8,000 members in 75 local across the country. top of page International American Federation of Labor - Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) http://www.aflcio.org/ The AFL-CIO represents 13-million-member affiliated unions. Its mission is to improve the lives of working families and bring economic justice to the workplace and social justice to the nation. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (International) http://www.iamaw.org International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) http://www.icftu.org/ The ICFTU represents 124 million trade Union members organized in 213 national trade union centres from 143 countries and territories. International Labour Organization (ILO) http://www.ilo.org/ The ILO is the UN specialized agency which seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It was founded in 1919. top of page Labour Councils The Brantford & District Labour Council http://www.worldchat.com/public/labour/ The labour council is an affiliate of the Canadian Labour Congress and has over 45 different local unions affiliated. Established in 1956, serving affiliated local unions from Brantford and Brant Counties in Ontario. Labour Council of Metro Toronto and York Region Strike updates http://www.webspawner.com/users/torstrike The Toronto strike support web page contains strike or lockout information for the Toronto region. London and District Labour Council http://www.ldlc.on.ca The London and District Labour Council brings together affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress to work on union issues, social campaigns and municipal and local concerns. North Bay and District Labour Council http://www.nblabourc.org St. Catharines and District labour Council http://www.scdlc.com/ The St. Catharines and District labour Council has been established in the St. Catharines, Ontario area for over 45 years and is composed of over 50 affiliated local unions. top of page Unions Canadian Auto Workers http://www.caw.ca/ The CAW is the largest private sector union in Canada, with 215,000 members. The CAW has a significant block of members in at least 13 different economic sectors, including major auto, independent auto parts, aerospace, speciality vehicles & equipment, electrical/electronics, general manufacturing, airlines, surface transportation (rail, bus, marine), mining & smelting, hospitality services and shipbuilding. Canadian Union of Postal Workers http://www.cupw-sttp.org CUPW represents 45,000 women and men who sort and deliver the mail. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Ontario http://www.cupe.on.ca/ CUPE Ontario promotes educational, legislative, social and other activities to assist public employees & retirees and the participation of all local unions in CUPE programs and other labour bodies. Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) http://www.cep.ca/ CEP is one of Canada's largest unions with over 150,000 members. You will find members of CEP in just about every aspect of the world of work - pulp and paper mills, telephone companies, in the oil, gas, chemical and mining industries, printers, journalists, radio and TV broadcasters, graphic artists, hotel workers, computer programmers, truck drivers, nurses ... National Union of Public Employees (NUPGE) http://www.nupge.ca/ NUPGE is Canada's second largest union with more than 320,000 members. Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) http://www.opeiu.org/ Office and Professional Employees International Union is made up of office, technical and professional employees working together to make their jobs better. Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 491 http://www.geocities.com/opeiu491siepb OPEIU represents 140,000 members across Canada and works to promote and protect the rights of professional, technical, office, clerical and support employees. Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) http://www.oecta.on.ca/ OECTA represents 34,000 women and men who have chosen teaching careers in the Separate School System in Ontario. These teachers are found in elementary schools teaching junior kindergarten to grade eight, and in the secondary schools teaching grades nine through to grade 12/Ontario Advanced Credits (OAC). Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) http://www.opseu.org/ OPSEU represents more than 100,000 people who work for agencies funded by the Ontario government and for the Ontario government itself. OPSEU members work as laboratory technologists, community college teachers, janitors, social workers, physiotherapists, lawyers, maintenance staff, provincial park wardens, pharmacists, computer systems analysts - in fact, in any public service job you can imagine. Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association http://home.istar.ca/~pfoff The Ontario Professional fire Fighters Association is an organization of almost 9000 professional fire fighters in Ontario. Ontario Secondary Schools Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) http://www.osstf.on.ca/ OSSTF, founded in 1919, has 50,000 members across Ontario. They include public high school teachers, occasional teachers, teaching assistant, psychologists, secretaries, speech-language pathologists, social workers, plant support personnel, attendance counselors and many others in education. Power Workers Union (Ontario) http://www.pwu.ca/ The Power Workers' Union represents the majority of the employees of Ontario hydro, as well as workers in several municipal distribution utilities, other networked industries and Atomic Energy of Canada. Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) http://www.psac.com/ The 150,000-member PSAC is among Canada's five largest unions and is affiliated to the Canadian labour Congress and internationally, to the Public Services International. The Toronto-Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council http://www.constructiontrades.org The Toronto-Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council represents over 45,000 tradespeople in the greater Toronto area. Service Employees International Union (SEIU) http://www.seiu.ca/ SEIU is a union of 1.3 million members, d to improve the lives of working people and their families, and lead the way to a more just and humane society. Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees http://http://www.unite-svti.org/ UNITE was formed in 1995 and now represents over 30,000 workers in Canada and over 250,000 workers internationally. The union's roots are in the clothing and textile industries, although many members today are in a variety of trades. United Auto Workers http://www.uaw.org The United Auto Workers represent 1.3 million workers in many diverse sectors - the auto industry, planes, government workers, hospital and university workers to name a few. The UAW stands for justice for working people and works to better the lives of working people. United Food and Commercial Workers http://www.ufcw.ca/ The UFCW represents more than 200,000 members working in a wide range of jobs throughout Canada. UFCW members can be found wherever food is produced or handled, in addition to many other occupations. United Steelworkers of America http://www.uswa.ca/ United Steelworkers' members are from a variety of industries - from all types of manufacturing to drug stores, taxis and others. top of page Other Canadian Association of Labour Media http://www.calm.ca/ CALM is a network of union publications and editors. Its membership includes about 500 member publications and radio or TV programs. Canada Labour News http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5202/canada.html Labour Community Services of Toronto http://worldchat.com/public/tab/labcomsr/lcs.htm The role of Labour Community Services is to help affiliates and locals. They provide practical advice about the latest developments in social policy and social programs and how they are important to trade unionists and their communities. MAYWORKS http://www.net/~mayworks/ Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that celebrates working-class struggle. Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) http://www.ohcow.on.ca/ The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers is a non-profit organization, founded by the Ontario Federation of labour and funded by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario. OHCOW's goals are the recognition and prevention of occupational illnesses and injuries. Ontario Workers Arts and Heritage Centre http://www.web.net/~owahc/ OWAHC preserves and celebrates the arts and culture of working people in Ontario. It is located in the historic Custom House in Hamilton, but its activities reach across the province through travelling exhibits and research projects. Union Ring http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5202/unionring.html Workers Health and Safety Centre http://www.whsc.on.ca/The Workers Centre is the only worker-driven health and safety delivery organization in Ontario. top of page Policy / Research Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives http://infoweb.magi.com/~ccpa/ccpa.html The CCPA was founded in 1980 to promote research on economic and social issues facing Canada. The Centre monitors current developments in the economy and studies important trends that affect Canadians. Membership in the CCPA is open to individuals and organizations. Institute for Work and Health http://www.iwh.on.ca/home.htm The role of the Institute is to research the underlying factors which contribute to workplace health and disability, evaluate designated Ontario rehabilitation facilities, and provide pertinent and timely information on workplace health and rehabilitation to health care workers and stakeholders. National Library of Canada http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/ The National Library of Canada is a federation institution located in Ottawa, established by Parliament in 1953, whose main role is to acquire, preserve and promote the published heritage of Canada for all Canadians, both now and in the years to come. National Institute of Disability Management and Research http://www.nidmar.ca/ NIDMAR is committed to reducing the human, social and economic cost of disability to workers, employers and society through education, training and research. Their focus is on workplace-based reintegration. Ontario Workers Arts and Heritage Centre http://www.web.net/~owahc/ OWAHC preserves and celebrates the arts and culture of working people in Ontario. It is located in the historic Custom House in Hamilton, but its activities reach across the province through traveling exhibits and research projects. Statistics Canada http://www.statcan.ca/start.html Statistics Canada is the country's national statistical agency, with programs organized into three broad subject matter areas: demographic and social, socio-economic and economic. The Workfare Watch Project http://welfarewatch.toronto.on.ca/index.html Workfare Watch monitors how workfare is being implemented in Ontario, and the impact it's having. You'll find research and analysis, as well as useful links and references, through this joint project of the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto and the Ontario Social Safety NetWork. top of page Social Justice act.cuts.ont http://community.web.net/act.cuts.ont/ act.cuts.ont is an electronic conference and mailing list hosted by Web Networks. It helps people from all across Ontario to share strategies, encourage analysis, and discuss options for the future. This site provides information on how to join the list, a searchable archive of past postings, and a list of 'stop the cuts' links. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/ The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) was created by the federal government in 1946 with the mandate to improve housing for all Canadians. Since then, the CMHC has continued this focus, with an emphasis on the housing needs of Native peoples and of the elderly and disabled. Canadian Center For Policy Alternatives http://www.policyalternatives.ca/ The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives was founded in 1980 to promote research on economic and social issues facing Canada. The Centre monitors current developments in the economy and studies important trends that affect Canadians. Membership in the CCPA is open to individuals and organizations. Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) http://www.cupe.ca/mediaroom/newsreleases/default.asp National Media releases from The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Canada's largest union. With more than 455,000 members from coast to coast, CUPE represents members in a wide range of occupations. Centre for Social Justice http://www.socialjustice.org The Centre is a partnership of activists from universities and unions, faith communities and social movements, dedicated to the democratic values of equality, justice and respect for minority rights. The Centre acts as both a progressive think tank on social justice issues, and an organization working with other groups to popularize these ideas. Citizens for Local Democracy http://www.c4ld.org Spearheading the resistance to social services downloading and local government amalgamation in Toronto The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada http://www.chfc.ca/ The Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada) is the national voice of Canada's co-operative housing movement. Founded in 1968, it exists to unite, represent and serve housing co-operatives and member organizations across Canada. It works actively for the growth, stability and independence of the Canadian co-operative housing movement. As a member of the world-wide co-operative movement, it promotes the practice of co-operation in Canada Democracy Watch http://www.dwatch.ca/ Democracy Watch is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan Canadian citizen advocacy organization that opened its doors in October 1993. Democracy Watch works with Canadian citizens and organizations in pushing Canadian governments to empower Canadians in their roles as voters, citizens, taxpayers, consumers and shareholders. Their aim is to help reform Canadian government and business institutions to bring them into line with the realities of a modern, working democracy. Government of Ontario http://www.gov.on.ca/ The Ontario Government Web site is a central containing information on government organization, programs and services Labour Community Services of Toronto http://worldchat.com/public/tab/labcomsr/lcs.htm The role of Labour Community Services is to help affiliates and locals. They providr practical advice about the latest developments in social policy and social programs and how they are important to trade unionists and their communities. LIFT (Low Income Families Together) http://www.lift.to This community-based organization, located in Toronto, speaks out on issues of concern to low income people in Ontario and develops innovative educational and economic programs to serve that community. Ontarians With Disabilities Act Committee http://www.odacommittee.net The Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee is a voluntary coalition of individuals and community organizations who have united to secure the passage in Ontario of a new law which would achieve a barrier-free society for persons with disabilities. Ontario Coalition for Social Justice http://www.ocsj.ca The Ontario Coalition for Social Justice (OCSJ) is a coalition of 40 provincial and national organizations promoting social and economic justice, including women's, anti-poverty, environmental, seniors', students', church and labour groups. Ontario Social Safety NetWork (OSSN) http://dawn.thot.net/ossn The OSSN is an Ontario-wide coalition of low income individuals, anti-povery groups, persons with disabilities, labour groups, legal clinics, social agencies and faith-based groups committed to addressing poverty and inequity by working on issues of concern to low income communities and vulnerable groups. Ontario Human Rights Commission http://www.ohrc.on.ca/ The Ontario Human Rights Commission is committed to the elimination of discrimination in society by providing the people of Ontario with effective enforcement of the Ontario Human Rights Code and in the promotion and advancement of human rights. Ontario Network Of Injured Workers Groups http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/2614/oniwgindex.html (broken link) The Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups is dedicated to helping the injured and disabled and their families past, present and future, obtain their rights to Justice, Dignity, Equality, Health and Safety and Security. The Network assists in organizing and educating to advance the interests of its member in the Province of Ontario. (Try http://www.injuredworkersonline.org) Ontario Non-profit Housing Association http://www.onpha.on.ca/fserv.html The Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA) is an association of non-profit housing organizations which provide high quality affordable housing for low and moderate income people in communities across Ontario. Provincial Federation of Ontario Firefighters http://home.iSTAR.ca/~pfoff/ The Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association is an organization of almost 9000 Professional Fire Fighters in Ontario The Workfare Watch Project http://www.welfarewatch.toronto.on.ca Workfare Watch monitors how workfare is being implemented in Ontario, and the impact it's having. You'll find research and analysis, as well as useful links and references, through this joint project of the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto and the Ontario Social Safety NetWork. top of page Women Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women http://www.nald.ca/cclow.htm National, feminist organization dedicated to addressing education and training issues for girls and women. Their goal is to achieve social, political and economic equality for women through improved and expanded learning opportunities. Key focus areas are literacy, equity in education and job training. Canadian Women's Internet Association http://www.women.ca/ The Canadian Women's Internet Association was founded to give all women both a voice and a place of their own in Cyberspace.This Web site serves as a resource centre and meeting place for Canadian women. The Information Resource Centre contains hundreds of links to sites relevant to women, with a special focus on Canadian content Centre for Research in Women's Health http://www.utoronto.ca/crwh/ A partnership of the University of Toronto and the Sunnybrook and Women's College Health Sciences Centre DAWN Ontario: DisAbled Women's Network Ontario http://dawn.thot.net A feminist, cross-disability, volunteer-driven organization working towards access, equity, and full participation of Women with disAbilities through public education, coalition-building, research, self-advocacy, resource development, information and communication technology. Equal Pay Coalition http://www.web.net/~equalpay/ The Equal Pay Coalition was formed in 1976 as a coalition of organizations to seek the implementation of equal pay for work of equal value both through legislation and collective bargaining. The Coalition has over 39 constituent and supporting groups which represent Ontario women and men Feminist Majority Foundation http://www.feminist.org/ Views feminism as a global movement dedicated to equality and seeks to eliminate discrimination of all kinds -- sex, race, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, disability, and marital status. And, like feminists since the late 19th Century, we advocate non-violence and work to eliminate social and economic injustice. METRAC http://www.metrac.org/ Metro Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children Ontario Coalition for Better Childcare http://worldchat.com/public/tab/ocbcc/ocbcc.htm The Child Care Network is the provincial voice for non-profit child care programs. Ontario Women's Directorate http://www.gov.on.ca/owd/ The Ontario Women's Directorate is operated by the government of Ontario as a resource library of education and informational resources on issues that affect the women of Ontario. Its main priorities are making communities safer and helping women achieve economic independence. Ontario Women's Justice Network http://www.owjn.org The Ontario Women's Justice Network is a program of METRAC (Metro Toronto Action Committee on Public Violence Against Women and Children) and is a Toronto based organization that works on advocacy, law reform, lobbying and public education on all issues of violence against women and children and abroad. Includes reports on violence against women and how Ontario Government policy continues to fail abused women and their children. Peel Committee Against Woman Abuse http://www.netrover.com/~pcawa/ "Working Together To End Violence Against Women And Children" Status of Women - Canada http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/direct.html The Honourable Hedy Fry is the Secretary of State (Status of Women). Status of Women Canada (SWC) is the federal government agency which promotes gender equality, and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of the country. SWC focuses its work in three areas: improving women's economic autonomy and well-being, eliminating systemic violence against women and children, and advancing women's human rights. Sudbury Coalition To End Violence Against Women http://www.csvw.on.ca/ An organization against Internet porn WE International http://www.web.net/~weed/ WE International (formerly Women & Environments) is a unique international magazine, based in Toronto, which examines women's multiple relations to their many environments -- natural, physical, built, and social -- from a feminist perspective. Women & Environments is one of the longest serving feminist magazines in Canada, and has been published regularly since 1976. W&E is owned and published by the Women and Environments Education and Development Foundation, a non-profit, voluntary organization which houses a number of related projects. Women and Rural Economic Development http://www.wred.org/ Women and Rural Economic Development (WRED) is a federally incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of rural Ontario communities. In all activities, WRED ensures women's participation, builds local leadership capacity, offers rural perspective and seeks to build partnership alliances. Women's Health Office in McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences http://www-fhs.mcmaster.ca/women/ Provides leadership to the Faculty of Health Sciences in the promotion of women's health and gender issues in education, research and service and to facilitate a respectful working and learning environment. Women's Links top of page

 

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