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November 23 - 29, 2003
Child Poverty Awareness Week
Test your knowledge of Child & Family Poverty by taking the Child Poverty Quiz and find out
what needs to happen to ensure the well-being of children and families.North Bay Network for Social Action - Media Advisory dd Nov. 19, 2003
Child Poverty & Housing Crisis: The North Bay Network for Social Action will hold a Press Conference Friday, November 21 at 11:00 A.M at the Catholic Centre, 387 Algonquin AvenueOn June 5th, the North Bay Network for Social Action & DAWN Ontario will be participating in an
Ontario-wide day of flyering organized by the Ontario Needs A Raise Coalition. We are calling for
increases to the minimum wage and social assistance rates and for indexing of both to keep pace
with inflation. Read More =>
Wed. March 19th 7:00 pm
Cassellholme Auditorium, 480 Olive St.
Nipissing NDP Riding Association NOMINATION MEETING
The meeting to select our candidate for the next provincial election will be held on:
Guest Speaker:
* Howard Hampton, MPP, Provincial NDP LeaderFebruary 26 - March 8, 2003
International Women's Day (IWD) Week Events - North Bay
http://dawn.thot.net/GEAN
Sponsored by the Program in Gender Equality and Social Justice, the Campus Women's Centre, and the Gender Equality Alliance of Nipissing (GEAN)
Theme is the Criminalization of Poverty and the Pursuit of Social Justice
- February 26, 2003 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm - Weaver Auditorium
Discussion Panel & Presentations
Discussion panel featuring local and national community leaders and social justice advocates, who will speak on the social justice issues raised by the Inquest into the death of Kimberly Rogers, a Sudbury woman who died apartment in while under house arrest for welfare fraud.
- March 7, 2003
Women Rock
Celebration from 9 -12 pm in the main floor Cafeteria at the Nipissing University campus, featuring a local band, The Spacial Fold. Donaton of cash or food for food bank would be appreciated.
- Film Festival
Featuring three films, which will be open to the public, free of charge, and shown during International Women's Week. Each film will be followed by a panel of presenters, who will engage the audience in a critical discussion of questions and issues that arise from the films.Fri. February 28, 2003 at 7:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium
Film: Salaam BombayWed. March 5, 2003 at 7:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium
Film: Ladybird, LadybirdFri. March 7, 2003 at 6:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium
Film: Erin Brokovich
Dawson Pratt will be one of the panelistWed. Feb. 26, 2003 7 - 9 pm
Best Western, Lakeshore Dr.
"From Anti-Globalization Protests to Building a Peace Movement"
Public Forum (during CLC Winter School)
Sponsored by Canadian Labour Council and North Bay & District Labour Council
Speakers:
* Sandra Cordero, Trade Union Leader Telephone Workers Union in Columbia
* Jorge Garcia, Researcher USWA originally from Argentina
* Carol Phillips, CAW International Director reporting back from World Social Forum
* Terry O'Connor, Co-Chair North Bay Network for Social Action, Labour Council Executive & CUPE Retiree
Tues. Feb 25, 2003 7:00 pm
Davedi Club, Airport Rd.
OPSEU Forum on Mental Health
Sat - Sun, Feb 22 -23, 2003 9:00 am
Quality Inn, Sudbury
NDP Northern Council
Sun. Feb 16, 2003 7:00 pm
St Peter's Hall
Development & Peace Workshop
Sat. Feb 15, 2003 10:30 am - 12: 30 pm
Cassellholme Community Room, 400 Olive Street
People's Charter Workshop
Discuss, debate and decide on a priority agenda for rebuilding our Province, Admission free
Guest Speakers:
* Wayne Samuelson, President, Ontario Federation of Labour
* Terry O'Connor, Provincial Candidate Nominee, Nipissing NDP Riding Association
January 10, 2003
O.D.S.P. Action Coalition
Access to ODSP Campaign - Ontario Disability Support Program
SUMMARY OF FORUM REPORTS
Revised draft document - January 9, 2003
December 24, 2002
North Bay Network for Social Action extends condolences to the family of
Victor Boldt, who passed away on Dec. 23, 2002. Victor will be greatly missed
by his many friends.
December 24, 2002
Lifetime ban from welfare: a message from the station that cares?
(Newstalk 1010) Commentary by Jonathan NzouankeuDecember 19, 2002
additions to the site:Verdict of Coroner's Jury into the death of Kimberly Ann Rogers
Rogers Inquest jury recommends eliminating the lifetime and temporary welfare ban!
December 20, 2002Letter Writing Campaign to Ban the Welfare Bans
1. The Hon. Brenda Elliott, Minister of Community, Family, & Children's Services
email: minmcss@gov.on.ca
online form: http://www.gov.on.ca/CSS/page/minister.html
Send a holiday greeting to the MCFCS Minister with the demand that her government work towards implementing each and every one of the Rogers Inquest recommendations directed at her Ministry ASAP! Remind Minister Elliott that Ontarians are fed up with the Tories' draconian policies that unfairly target poor people! Demand an end to the Bans!2. Conservative MPP phone/fax
http://dawn.thot.net/ontario-mpp.html#1
Conservative MPP email addresses
http://dawn.thot.net/ontario-mpp.html#2
Ontario MPP List
http://www.ontla.on.ca/Members/biographies/index.htm3. Letters to Editor contact info
Toronto Star:
email: lettertoed@thestar.ca | fax: 416.869.4322
Globe and Mail:
email: letters@globeandmail.ca | fax: 416.585.5085
Northern Life:
email: lifeedit@northernlife.ca | fax: 705-673-4652
National Post:
email: letters@nationalpost.com | fax: 416.442.2209
Ottawa Citizen:
email: letters@thecitizen.southam.ca
December 19, 2002Gosselin Decision from Supreme Court
MAJORITY LEAVES RAY OF HOPE FOR CANADA’S POOR
MINORITY FINDS RIGHT TO ADEQUATE LIVING STANDARDS
CCPI (Charter Committee on Poverty Issues) Press Release dd Dec 19, 2002Human Rights and Housing Groups see positive signs in Supreme Court
Poverty Decision (Gosselin)
CERA & BEWG Press Release dd Dec 19, 2002Breaking News
The Supreme Court released its decision today in the case of Louise Gosselin.
The appeal was dismissed and the case lost on a 5-4 split decision."The appeal from the judgment of the Court of Appeal of Quebec (Montreal),
Number 500-09-001092-923 (Louise Gosselin), dated April 23, 1999, heard
on October 29, 2001 is dismissed. L'Heureux-Dubé, Bastarache, Arbour and
LeBel JJ. are dissenting."
source:
http://www.lexum.umontreal.ca/csc-scc/en/com/2002/html/02-12-19.3.html
December 18, 2002
Petition to Oppose “Article 23”
In September 24, 2002, the Hong Kong government published proposals to implement Article 23 of the Basic Law. The deadline for the consultation period is December 24, 2002. The new law would give the Hong Kong authorities the power to proscribe any organization which 'either has as its objective to engage in any act of treason, secession, sedition, subversion or theft of state secrets (espionage); or is affiliated to a mainland organization which has been proscribed in mainland China by the Central Authorities, in accordance with national law on the ground that it endangers national security.' Read More =>Sign an Online Email Petition started by the Global Coalition Against Article 23
at http://www.againstarticle23.org/en/emailform.php You have the option at this link to
send an email to Hong Kong and other world leaders at the same time.
Sign the Online Signature Campaign form Against Article 23 at
http://www.againstarticle23.org/join/index.php?action=add
December 17, 2002
Divorce Act Amendments Announced by Pamela Cross
Advantages || Disadvantages || ConclusionDivorce Act available online:
Take Action on Custody and Access in Your Community -
Lobby Material from OWNCCA Now Available
- Backgrounder on OWNCCA
- Backgrounder on Family Law Reform
- Sample Letter to the Minister of Justice
- Media Pointers
- Five fact sheets:
Best Interest of the Child,
Woman Abuse,
Women's Access to Justice,
Women's (In)Equality, and
Parenting After Separation
December 2, 2002 - Announcements
Ontario Social Safety NetWork (OSSN)
OSSN General Meeting
Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Income Security Advocacy Centre
425 Adelaide Street West, 5th floor, Toronto
Draft Agenda: Local Reports; Pay the Rent & Feed the Kids Campaign update; ODSP Action
Coalition Campaign update; Report on Kimberley Rogers Inquest; OCSJ Plan of Action;
Income Security Advocacy Centre consultation with low income groups/individuals.
For more info call email: greyj@lao.on.ca
Toll free: 1-866-245-4072 Toronto: 416-597-5821 ext. 5151
website: http://dawn.thot.net/ossnOntario Coalition for Social Justice (OCSJ)
OCSJ General Assembly
Dec. 13, 2002 from 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Holy Trinity Church – Toronto
Important meeting to plot our plans for the upcoming year. Your participation is vital.
For registration or further info, contact OCSJ coordinator, Sarah Blackstock at
email: ocsj@ocsj.ca website: www.ocsj.ca Tel: 416-441-3714
November 28, 2002
Responses to the final report by the Romanow Commission on the Future of
Health Care in CanadaRomanow Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada
Final Report Building on Values: The Future of Health Care in Canada
Complete Final Report: Pages (i - xxxiv, 1-357) Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.4 MB
Individual chapters available here
Rapport final Guidé par nos valeurs : L'avenir des soins de santé au Canada
Rapport final complet: Pages (i - xxxviii, 1-387) Adobe Acrobat PDF, 2.6 MB
Les chapitres sont disponibles ici
November 20, 2002 | Sudbury, Ontario
View Pictures from the SWAN (Somerset West Action Network)
Bus Visit from Ottawa to Sudbury to Attend the Coroner's Inquest into the
Death of Kimberly Rogers - Photo 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
November 22, 2002
additions to the site:Groups Take Feds to Court for Failure to Enforce Canada Health Act - Media Release dd Nov 22 2002
Keep Thunder Bay Women's Shelter Open
November 18, 2002
Rev. Terry O'Connor, co-chair of North Bay Network for Social Action receives
Proclaimations from North Bay City Council proclaiming:
November 22, 2002 as National Housing Strategy Day
November 24-30, 2002 as Child Poverty Awareness Week
November 13, 2002
Access to ODSP - Ontario Disability Support Program Campaign (DRAFT document)
GM Labelling: Canada is crawling before industry & USA
Council of Canadians - press release dd Nov. 13, 2002Beware of Hydrozilla
A political web animation from Straight Goods' own Jim Kempkes and the creator of the Hydro Hotheads. http://www.straightgoods.ca/ViewConsForum.cfm?REF=284
Disability applicants suffer flawed decision-making of tribunal
by Reuel S. Amdur published in Straight Goods - Case histories of failed appeals underline political tilt of system http://www.straightgoods.ca/ViewFeature.cfm?REF=728
November 12, 2002
Welfare loses human touch
Consulting fees could have been better spent being put back into social services
Dateline: Monday, November 04, 2002 by Maggie Hughes - published on Straight Goods
The rational for the changes to Ontario’s Welfare Programs was to stop welfare fraud,
according to the governments’ website. But cuts to income were just the start of several
changes including a total revamping of the way Social Service were to be delivered.
Following in the steps of the “Clinton” welfare reform act, and using the services of
Anderson Consulting, the Tories took a sledgehammer approach to not only the way
programs were going to be delivered, but who would be allowed welfare at all.
Read More =>
November 11, 2002
Challenging Homelessness and Poverty as Human Rights Violations -
An Update on CERA's Test Case Litigation
November 3, 2002
Shameful attack by Ottawa on people with disabilities
Small tax credit targeted for cutbacks despite $71 billion in surpluses
NUPGE - national union of public and general employees - Nov. 1, 2002
The National Union of Public and General Employees says it's shameful
of the federal government to be cutting back on a tax credit of less than $1,000
a year for Canadians with disabilities when it is projecting surpluses of $71
billion over the next six years. Read More =>
October 31, 2002
Larger investment in Canada's poorest needed: report
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Media Release dd- Oct 31 2002P O P E S Q U A T I N D A N G E R
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty Emergency Meeting
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 AM - 1510 King Street West
October 24, 2002
The Inquest into the death of Kimberly Rogers: WHO SHOULD CARE, AND WHY?
by Pam Kapoor, NAPO
October 19, 2002
A SCAB by Jack London (1876-1916)
Posted in solidarity with the workers on the street in Sudbury locked out by the Sudbury Star -
where 3/4 of the workers in the mail room are women and the rate of pay is $7.05 per hour!
October 18, 2002
Degree of Women's Homelessness Underestimated, Study Finds
Sistering & CWHN Press Release dd Oct. 17, 2002
October 15, 2002
Inquest into the death of Kimberly Rogers commences today.
Read daily summaries and Inquest alerts on the Justice with Dignity Campaign website
October 9, 2002
Poverty & Women's Health
Poster adapted and used with permission from the
Women's Health Clinic
www.womenshealthclinic.org
September 30, 2002
Check these statistics on spousal homicide published in The Daily, Statistics Canada's official release bulletinAn International Call for Solidarity & Action against Home Depot
September 24, 2002
Falun Gong Woman Who Exposed Human Rights Abuses on Chinese Cable TV Dies from Police Brutality -- 20 Wrongful Deaths Confirmed in 21 Days
September 23, 2002
recommended link:Visit OnWIN at www.on.workinfonet.ca
Founded in 1998, Ontario WorkInfoNet (OnWIN) is dedicated to providing Ontarians with career and employment information. The OnWIN web site features a searchable directory of 700 work- and career-related web sites in Ontario. OnWIN is one of 13 provincial and territorial WorkInfoNets, each presenting high-quality web resources for employment search and career decision-making. WorkinfoNets are non-profit corporations supported by federal and provincial government funding.
The Internet technology used by OnWIN levels the playing field for all Ontarians. People anywhere in the province have equal access, providing they can connect to the Internet. This means that technology can help those in rural areas, First Nations' communities, small towns or large urban centres. And information is quick to find; OnWIN's motto is: "Just one or two clicks to local information". For example, you can choose from a list of user groups and immediately get a list of Ontario resources for disabled people.
September 17, 2002
Welfare loopholes for recipients – what you need to know
by Reuel S. Amdur
September 16, 2002
Federal-Ontario housing update - September 2002
September 15, 2002
Medical Savings Accounts, Let's not add to the costs
by: Evelyn L. Forget, University of Manitoba; Raisa B. Deber, University of Toronto;
Leslie L. Roos, University of Manitoba
September 13, 2002
Open Letter to Journalists & Media Re: APEC & The Persecution of Falun Gong
September 12, 2002
Solidarity Announcement:Please help support Straight Goods!
They've had a summer from hell with their computers. Tech problems truly have them on the ropes. Straight Goods urgently needs your help to survive and continue its work of informing Canadians. Join today and support independent journalism. Get password access and discounts on events like our November 9 Toronto media panel with LaPointe, Miller, Salutin, Zerbasias and others.
September 11, 2002
Toronto Woman’s Sister Gains Early Release from Chinese Labour Camp;
Canadians Campaign to Rescue Imprisoned Falun Gong Relatives in China
September 6, 2002
Important News and A Call for Action for Accessible Education
PCB Alert: DEADLINE IS TODAY, Sept 6 to Comment on Bennett Hazardous Waste Incinerator in Kirkland Lake
September 5, 2002
Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union -
(CEP) - Fairpay Rally - Saturday, Sept. 7th - MarkhamIn a media advisory issued on Wednesday, Sept.5th, the Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union (CEP) confirmed that it has not reached a pay equity settlement with Bell Canada for CEP members - current and former Bell Canada telephone Operators. The settlement reached by the company union representing clerical employees at Bell is calculated per person to be less than 20 cents for every dollar owed by Bell and is less than the offer rejected by CEP Operators in 1999.
The settlement may not be acceptable to the Human Rights Commission, which has jurisdiction in the pay equity dispute. The rally is still scheduled for this Saturday, Sept.7th, beginning at the Markham Fairgrounds, at McCowan Ave and Elgin Mills in Markham. It will go ahead as planned - despite a deliberate attempt by anti-union forces to manipulate news in an effort to reduce participation in the CEP rally, and despite a court injunction.
The rally & festival will include a short march, free BBQ, and a "buck-a-beer" bar. Now it's more important than ever that you come out to show your support - and to join us in the fun! Help us to show Bell that they can't short-change Operators. Read More =>
June 24, 2002
Stop Bill 58 - Take Action
Join us Tuesday, June 25th at 3 pm outside Al McDonald's constituency office at 374 Fraser St.
June 21, 2002
Happy National Aboriginal Day! Congratulations to the Union of Ontario Indians who have
Lieutenant Governor, James Bartleman attending to preside over celebrations!
June 20, 2002
Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO)
Ombudsman Asked To Investigate Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal Concerning the Failure
of the Tenant Protection Act and the Rules and Procedures of the Ontario Rental Housing
Tribunal to meet Ombudsman Fairness Standards
Media Release | Quick Facts | Table of Contents | Submission
Report as a Word doc size: 180K
Report as a PDF file size: 141K (requires Acrobat Reader)
June 18, 2002
Turning The Tables - public forum - Hosted by Kairos
June 18, 2001 - 7 pm
Catholic Education Centre, Algonquin Ave.
The Kananaskis Summit - Why should you care about the G8?
Come and hear speakers from Sri Lanka, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
June 11, 2002
Profiting from a manufactured housing crisis:
New technical report reveals that investors bank tax-free earnings as tenants struggle to pay rent
- Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives - Media Release
Read the technical report (rich text format)
June 10, 2002
Justice with Dignity - Committee to Remember Kimberly Rogers - websiteTenants Hit with 165% Increase in Tribunal Fees
Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal (ORHT) - Media Release dd June 10, 2002Feed The Kids AND Pay the Rent Campaign in North Bay -- seeking local endorsements
May 27, 2002
Ontario Health Coalition Media Release - May 27, 2002
Ontario Health Coalition Report Paints Disturbing Picture of Ontario’s Privatized Long Term CareNational Housing & Homelessness Network - Media Advisory - May 26, 2002
A primer on the federal-Ontario housing deal: Three key questions on the plan for 10,000 new units
May 24, 2002
Action Alert
Send an online Message to Minister Brenda Elliot in Support of NDP Poverty Critic Tony Martin's
Bill 118 to increase ODSP benefits
Read More =>
May 15, 2002
National Housing and Homelessness Network
Province-by-province update: 9 of 10 fail to make the grade
May 14, 2002
Housing Links added to site
Featured Site - Pick of the Week:
The Ontario Court of Appeal has found that the "spouse in the house" provisions in the Ontario social
Canadian Social Research Links site (published by Gilles Seguin)
assistance legislation violate section 15 of the Charter. The legislation was found to discriminate on the
basis of sex, receipt of social assistance, and marital status.
You can read the court decision at http://www.ontariocourts.on.ca/decisions/2002/may/falkinerC35052.htm
You can read the Falkiner Factum on the DAWN Ontario website at http://dawn.thot.net/LEAF_Falkiner.html
May 13, 2002
JUSTICE WITH DIGNITY CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED TODAY
May 15th marks the first anniversary of Kimberly Rogers' court challenge
under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Rally and Homeless Memorial Vigil - in Toronto May 14, 2002
Six months after Quebec City housing agreement, but... Where's the housing?NATIONAL PUBLIC MEDICARE DAY- MAY 15, 2002
April 26, 2002
Day of Mourning for Workers killed on the job - April 28, 2002
Address by Wendy Young, NDP Candidate NipissingWendy Young's Free Party
Friday, April 26th at 8 - 11 pm
with Chuck Angus of the Grievous Angels
Davedi Club, 313 Airport Rd. North Bay
Read More ==>FORUM on PRIVATIZATION of HYDRO
April 29, 2002 at 7:00 pm
guest speaker: Paul Kahnhert,
Ontario Electricity Coalition (OEC)
(back by popular demand)
Hosted by: North Bay Network for Social Action
where: Anishnabe Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells St.UnFit to Goven Workshop
Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00 pm
Facilitator: Kira Heineck of OCSJ - Ontario Coalition for Social Justice
Hosted by: North Bay Network for Social Action
at the Anishnabe Friendship Centre
980 Cassells St. North Bay
for more info, email Barbara at anello@thot.net
April 12, 2002
Wendy Young, NDP Candidate in Nipissing By-Election 2002
Taxpayers pay Baird's doughnuts & dinner
Average monthly bill for Tory minister & staff tops $900
by Richard Brennan, Queen's Park Bureau, Toronto Star; April 11, 2002North Bay By-Election - May 2, 2002 Voter Registration Information
A message from NNSA and HHNO
April 11, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
NDP Nomination Meeting - re: By-Election 2002
236 Algonquin Ave. W. at 7:00 pm
April 10, 2002
HHNO Press Release dd April 10, 2002
Focus on housing, homelessness in the Nipissing by-election
Feed The Kids AND Pay the Rent Campaign
Read the FACTS and Get INVOLVED!Campaign to Save Medicare
In the face of new threats to Medicare from the Mazankowski Report, the
Kirby Commission, and statements from Ernie Eves and other Tory leadership hopefuls,
local meetings are being organized around Ontario to plan an urgent and unprecedented
campaign to save Medicare. Get Involved!
Petition to Commission on the Future of HealthCare in Canada
Community Rally in Defense of Medicare
Romanow Commission Hearing
Thurs. April 11 at 12 noon - Sudbury ONSave Medicare Campaign - Romanow Hearings
Participate in a week of actions and public speaking events April 2 - 5, 2002Plan to Join the OPSEU Solidarity Pickets on April 2, 2002
Women & Housing in Canada: Barriers to Equality"
Report by CERA - Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation Women’s Housing ProgramGovernment Employees Withdraw Services Across Ontario
OPSEU Media Release
March 5, 2002
Press Release of the North Bay & District Health Coalition
January 23, 2002
Announcment
Public Forum: "Public Services for Public Profits?"
when: Wednesday, March 6, 2002 from 7 pm - 9 pm
where: Best Western - North Bay
what: Focus will be on Healthcare, Education, Electricity and Water
who: Hosted by North Bay and District Labour Council & Nipissing NDP Riding Association
More Information will be posted when speakers confirmed
International Women's Week Events
January 20, 2002
Additions
Campaign to Save Medicare
January 19, 2002
Meeting Announcements
Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 7:30 pm
"KAIROS - The Canadian Ecumenical Justice" Initiatives
Kairos is a newly established National coalition of Chritian Churches
working together for Social Justice
1st North Bay Regional meeting will be held at the Catholic Centre
February 6, 2002 at 7:30 pm
Everyone welcome
Friday, February 8, 2002 from 12 - 4 pm
Local Stakeholders Meeting -- re Assaulted Women Women's Helpline
An information meeting will be held on Friday, February 8, 2002 from 12 - 4 pm
at the Anishnabe Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells St. (parking is limited)
for local stakeholders working with assaulted women. Representatives from
the Assaulted Women's Helpline will be in attendance to discuss the expansion
of the Assaulted Women's Helpline to a province-wide mandate. They wil also
be available to answer questions and are eager to meet with local stakeholders.
For more info or to register your interest in participating, please call or email
Barbara Anello at tel: 494-9078 email: anello@thot.net
December 23, 2001
Listing of upcoming Events in Sudbury in January-February 2002
December 22, 2001
An urgent message from the Ontario Electricity Coalition
It’s not too late to stop electricity deregulation!
An urgent message from the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care
Tories Out to Destroy Child Care!
Ontario Health Coalition Call To ACTION
Survey this!
U N F I T T O G O V E R N
Who DecidesOntario Coalition for Social Justice Press Release dd October 18, 2001
Harris resigns: Ontario Tories Unfit To Govern no matter who the leader!Sudbury Coalition for Social Justice Press Conference dd September 24, 2001
Press conference in Sudbury on the occasion of the opening of the fall session of the Ontario legislature
Now is not the time to give up our struggle
December 7, 2001 | Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) Roundtable
Toronto Sheraton Centre
123 Queen St. 9am - 12 noon
Planning Meeting for the creation of a new agenda for Ontario called the People's Charter
December 6, 2001 | Toronto, Ontario
Ontario Coalition for Social Justice (OCSJ) General Assembly
A report wil be made at the January meeting regarding the Unfit To Govern Workshop. Literature will be
available that was distributed at the General Assembly.
December 3, 2001
Happy Internanal Day for Disabled Persons
December 1, 2001 | Toronto, Ontario
ONTARIO DEFENDERS OF MEDICARE CONVERGENCE
- a time for organizing. a time for action -
THE CONVERGENCE has been called by the Ontario Health Coalition
Saturday, December 1, 2001
Toronto Sheraton Centre
9am - 4:30 pm
For more info: email: ohc@sympatico.ca
November 22, 2001
Vigil for Homelessness outside Nipissing MP (Liberal) Bob Wood's office
where: 160 McIntyre St. W.
when: Thursday, November 22, 2001 at 12:00 pm
Media coverage received:
North Bay Nugget, page A3 with picture on Nov. 23 issue
CBC Radio on Nov. 22
MCTV news on Nov. 22
November 22, 2001
Six quick facts about housing and homelessness in Canada
November 20, 2001
Press Release dd November 20, 2001
From Vancouver to St. John's: Second Annual National Housing Day of Action demands fully-funded national
housing program
November 19, 2001
2 Presentations made to City Council
Request to have Nov. 25 - 30, 2001 proclaimed Child Poverty Awareness Week GRANTED
Request to have November 22, 2001 proclaimed National Housing Strategy Day GRANTED
November 9 - 13, 2001
International Week of Protest Against the WTO!
Part of the new negotiating round will include negotiations on key agreements like the GATS
(General Agreement on Trade in Services), TRIPs (Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights)
and the AoA (Agreement on Agriculture). These WTO agreements allow transnational corporations
control over every area of our lives -- from healthcare to education to clean and accessible drinking
water. We have no say in the decisions our government leaders and their corporate friends are
making. For more info, visit Common Front on the WTO (CFWTO)
November 9, 2001
International Day of Protest Against the WTO!
(World Trade Organization)
November 8, 2001
Public Forum "A Better World is Possible through Fair Trade"
hosted & organized by the North Network for Social Action, DAWN Ontario,
North Bay & District Labour Council, and Canadian Labour Congress
featuring spokespersons travelling with the Western Caravan of the Quebec to Qatar
Cross-Country Caravan and International guests from the Steelworkers
where: Fedeli Business Centre, Nipissing University
when: Thursday, November 8th, at 12:00 noon
The caravans are traveling across the country, stopping in over 60 communities to engage
Canadians in a national debate about the upcoming World Trade Organization meetings in
Qatar, November 9 - 13, 2001
Media coverage received:
North Bay Nugget, article with pictures on Nov. 9 issue
Telemedia Radio on Nov. 8
MCTV news on Nov. 8
(Update: 121 people participated!)
November 5, 2001
Pressure Your MP Day
Call your MP on Monday, November 5th, MP Pressure Day
A new round of trade expansion will speed up global insecurities, not eliminate them.
We need to demand of our politicians that the WTO trade talks be halted. Instead,
governments and citizens around the world need to evaluate the WTO and its impact so far.
And we need to re-think and re-define the role and responsibilities of government itself in
this age of corporate-driven globalization. We need a new fair trade agenda
November 5, 2001
First meeting of the North Bay Network for Social Action
where: Anishnabe Friendship Centre
when: Monday, November 5, 2001 at 12:00 noon
Guest speaker: Kira Heineck of the Ontario Coalition Social Justice
Agenda
October 24, 2001
Candle-light Vigil for Peace hosted by North Bay Peace Alliance
in front of MP Bob Wood's office, 160 McIntyre Street West at 6 p.m
followed by the film, "Speaking Our Peace", at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlour
at St. Andrew's United Church, 399 Cassells Street (McIntyre St. entrance)
October 5, 2001
Silent Vigil For Peace & Justice Against War & Racism
When: Friday, October 5, 2001 11:00 am - 12:00 PM
Across the street from 239 Main Street East, North Bay
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