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The next premier... and poverty reduction
Ontario's new premier will be chosen this weekend at the Liberal leadership convention. No matter who wins - Kathleen Wynne and Sandra Pupatello are in the lead going in - it's already a "win" of a sort that all candidates have pledged to act on poverty in the province.
AOHC is an active member of the 25in5 Network for Poverty Reduction which, as part of advocacy work with all political parties, asked all the leadership candidates what each would do to advance Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy and meet the 2013 target to cut child and family poverty by 25%.
Results from the questionnaire reveal that most candidates are pledging action on income security, affordable housing and good jobs.
Frontrunners Kathleen Wynne and Sandra Pupatello both made significant commitments in the areas of income security, welfare reform, and affordable housing. Eric Hoskins and Gerard Kennedy stood out as the candidates with the most comprehensive approaches to poverty reduction, vowing to increase minimum wage, reform social assistance and increase access to affordable housing.
Help spread the word and tweet the findings using hashtag #25in5.ca. Other hashtags to use: for liberal leadership race - #olpldr Ontario Politics - #onpoli
Stay tuned:
The Ontario budget is now being developed. 25in5 is designing a pre-budget campaign with actions you can take to call on the 3 party leaders to make minority government work by implementing changes that allow people to: Earn More. Keep More. Restore. Reduce Poverty in Ontario
Toronto Star article: Front-runners in Liberal leadership race pledge to act on poverty |
31st Annual General Meeting and Conference
The 31st Annual General Meeting and Conference will take place on June 4 - 6 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North, Richmond Hill.
- Call for Nominations for the 2013-14 AOHC Board of Directors English French (deadline - February 8)
- Call for Resolutions for the June 4, 2013 Annual General Meeting English French (deadline - March 15)
- Call for Nominations for the 2013 AOHC Awards Selection Committee English French (deadline - February 8)
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Effective governance for quality in primary care
Workshop dates:
Wednesday February 27, 2013 - Toronto
Saturday March 2, 2013 - Ajax
Wednesday March 6, 2013 - Ottawa
Wednesday March 27, 2013 - London
Saturday April 13, 2013 - Hamilton
Saturday April 20, 2013 - Sudbury (Bilingual)
Wednesday April 24, 2013 - Mississauga/Toronto Airport
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The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario telemedicine policy
The College's Telemedicine policy is currently under review in accordance with the regular policy review cycle. The policy sets expectations for physicians using telecommunications technologies to create audio/visual linkages with patients in different locations, in actual or stored time.
The College is inviting feedback from the profession, the public and other stakeholders on the current policy.
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Colloque francophone des centres de santé communautaire
Le 15 novembre dernier fut une journée très spéciale pour plusieurs employés des centres de santé communautaire (CSC) francophones de l'Ontario. Ce jour marqua le tout premier Colloque francophone des CSC. Organisé conjointement par le CSC du Grand Sudbury, le CSC de Nipissing Ouest, et le CSC de Sudbury-Est, cet événement avait pour but d'établir des réseaux professionnels entre les francophones travaillant dans les CSC ontariens qui sont autrement isolés par la distance entre eux à travers la province.
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Canadian students are invited to 'Colour Outside the Lines'
Leaders in innovation from across industry, not-for-profits, and academia, have joined forces to create a unique competition that calls on Canadian students to help solve some of our greatest health system challenges. Colour Outside the Lines invites students to submit innovations from emerging markets that have the potential to improve Canada's health systems.
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EnAbling Change Program
Ontario is looking for non-profit organizations that want to be leaders in helping others meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
The EnAbling Change Program provides financial support and expertise to organizations so they can educate an industry or sector on their obligations under the act.
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eHealth Ontario applauds sector's achievements on EMR implementation
Read letter |
What kind of friend are you, exactly?
Read Rod Burns first blog entry for the year at www.aohc.org/blog. |
Model of Care Orientation Workshop
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Cost: $150 + HSTLocation: AOHC Office, 970 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto
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Community Start Up & Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB) Update
The Income Security Advocacy Centre has produced an update explaining the change to this benefit and 4 steps you can take to respond to the change. They have also set up a tool for community workers to track the impact of the cut on their clients. So if you work with people receiving OW and ODSP please check it out.
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IFH Campaign - Call on Ontario Government to provide healthcare coverage for refugees
Support the Health for All campaign calling on the province to step up, fill the IFH gap, and provide healthcare coverage for all those seeking refuge in Ontario.
Sign the petition |
Progressive Conservatives release policy paper on social assistance
The Progressive Conservatives released their policy paper on social assistance last week. Entitled Welfare to Work, they do not call for a rate increase. The PCs propose a debit card for food purchases, and a reduced benefit level for people who are able to work and have been on assistance for a long time. They support the Lankin/Sheikh report recommendation for one social assistance program that combines OW and ODSP delivered by municipalities.
Do you think this is healthy public policy?
Let the PCs know what you think |
Free webinar on the national standard for psychological health and safety in Canadian workplaces - January 29
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Who:
Louise Bradley, President & CEO, Mental Health Commission of Canada
Charles Bruce, Chair, MHCC's Workforce Advisory Committee & CEO of the Nova Scotia Public Service Long Term Disability Plan Trust Fund
Who will benefit from attending: Business owners, organizational leadership, occupational health and safety managers, human resources managers among others.
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Trans Health Connection in Sudbury - January 29 - 31
January 29: Introduction to Trans Cultural Competence
January 30: Providing Trans-Related Clinical Care
January 31: Trans Surgery Overview and Holistic Case Work
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Days Inn Hotel and Conference Centre - 117 Elm Steet, Sudbury
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Canada's recent immigration changes: Implications for mental and emotional health forum - January 30
Time: 12:30 p.m., registration & refreshments; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., forum
Location: Galbraith Building, University of Toronto, 35 St. George Street, Toronto
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Respiratory health forum - January 30 and 31
Complimentary attendance for FHTs, CHCs, Nurse practitioner led clinics and hospitals. The Ontario Lung Association, the Primary Care Asthma Program, the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario, Health Quality Ontario and Association of Ontario Health Centres will be hosting a Respiratory Health Forum.
More information and registration
Agenda - January 30
Agenda - January 31 |
Enhanced 18-month well-baby visit program fourth annual community meeting - February 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre - 801 Dixon Rd., Toronto
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Trans Health Connection - Providing trans-related clinical care - February 14
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Langs Farm Village Association, 1145 Concession Rd., Cambridge
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Les médias sociaux : on embarque! - 19 février
Ce webinaire présentera les éléments clefs à la création d'un plan de communication des médias sociaux ainsi qu'un plan de politiques internes pour leur mise en oeuvre. Un guide pour la création de compte de média sociaux sera fourni. Veuillez noter que ce webinaire suit le webinaire Médias sociaux 101 présenté en novembre 2012 mais il n'est pas nécéssaire d'avoir participé à celui de novembre pour vous inscrire.
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OHHRRN HHR Research Showcase Event - March 1
The scientific director of the Ontario Health Human Resources Research Network (OHHRRN): Dr. Ivy Lynn Bourgeault is inviting all experts, researchers, policy decision-makers and knowledge users interested in health human resources research, policy and/or planning to attend the OHHRRN HHR research showcase event to learn about all of the health human resource research.
Time: 9:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m.
Location: Venue TBD, Toronto
List of confirmed presentations to date
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Health Connection - Trans surgery overview and holistic case work - March 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Langs Farm Village Association, 1145 Concession Rd., Cambridge
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CAMH lunch and learn seminar series
Training Enhancement in Applied Cessation Counselling and Health (TEACH) offers a seminar series for physicians, Family Health Teams and other health/allied health practitioners to enhance knowledge and skills in offering tobacco cessation interventions.
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Mental health research webinar series
The SocialAetiologyof Mental Illness webinar series engages our community in current research topics that integrate critical social issues. Participating in this global mental health discussion with experts and creators of original research will provide answers to questions and opportunity to discuss the future of mental health.
Live broadcasts take place on many Tuesdays in January through June, from 11:30am-12:30pm EST. They are free to attend and open to everyone.
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Ontario's voice for community-governed primary health care |
L'Association des centres de santé de l'Ontario | | |
La voix des organismes de soins de santé primaires gérés par la communauté en Ontario.
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