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You'll want to block off the next 3 Wednesday evenings to attend the FORUM!

On Wed Sept 21 the StLC Forum hosts the premiere film screening of The
Mayor of Tent City to be followed by a discussion about how the former
residents have fared since their eviction 3 years ago and what innovative
housing options are on the horizon.

The following Wednesday, Sept 28 the spotlight goes up on the CBC: Tuned or
Tuned Out? What does the CBC lockout tell us about the future of our
national broadcaster and of journalism itself?

Ever heard of the "healthy immigrant effect"? The social determinants of
health? On Wednesday October 5 we'll hear some fascinating information
about the health profile of new Canadians and their access to health care.
Please read the full details of all 3 forums below.

All forum discussions are free of charge and are held in the comfortable
500 seat auditorium at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St.
E.
First come, first seated.

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More Than A Roof: Moving Forward From Tent City

Wednesday September 21, 2005

7:00-8:00 p.m.: Premiere screening of The Mayor Tent City, the story of
Karl Schmidt.          Filmmaker Rosalie Bellefontaine.
8:00-9:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion.

The homeless encampment known as Tent City shone a spotlight on Toronto's
homeless crisis. The residents of Tent City were evicted three years ago
this month and have had a sustained success rate in their resettlement.
What is the key to this success, and what other innovative solutions are
being explored?

The Mayor's office has just initiated a promising Streets to Homes housing
strategy, and other small scale community initiatives have housed a few
hundred of the thousands of homeless. Other unique housing solutions to
housing from the redevelopment of large social housing sites to affordable
home ownership projects. Can these ground breaking community initiatives
point the way to a housing solution?

Federal and provincial money is finally on the way, but will it be enough
to house all those that need it and will they stay housed? Can the
government be flexible and create a housing policy that will allow
innovative programs to succeed?
Panelists:

David Hulchanski: Director of the Centre for Urban and Community Studies
and a professor of social work at the University of Toronto, and a
co-founder of the Toronto Disaster Relief Committee.
Michael Labbé: President of Options for Homes, a non-profit organization
helping low to moderate income households buy a home.
Karl Schmidt: former resident of Tent City, and subject of The Mayor of
Tent City
Rima Zavys: Director of Homeless and Housing Help Services, WoodGreen
Community Services.

Moderator: Karin Wells: Documentary Producer with CBC Radio's The Sunday
Edition and The Current.

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The CBC: Tuned in or Tuned Out?

Wednesday September 28, 7:30-9:30 pm
What is the lockout about and what's at stake?
What do you love about the CBC and what makes you lunge to turn it off?
Is the CBC still relevant and is it reflecting all of Canada's voices?

with moderator Suanne Kelman, Ryerson School of Journalism. Panelists to be
announced.

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Is Immigrating a Health Hazard? The Health Experience of Newcomers

Wednesday October 5, 2005
7:30-9:30 pm

Immigrants generally arrive with better health than the Canadian-born
population. However, as time passes this 'healthy immigrant effect'
disappears. The reasons are numerous. Increasingly, newcomers lack suitable
employment and income, face racism and become disillusioned by their
experience.

Nationally one quarter of immigrants reported difficulty accessing health
care. Challenges included waiting lists, high costs, language barriers and
an inability to find a doctor.

Is Canada squandering the health capital of new immigrants? How would a
more privatized health system serve newcomers? What impact will the
diminishing health experience of newcomers have on Canada?
With
Eunadie Johnson: Executive Director, Women's Health in Women's Hands
Dennis Raphael: Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Director,
School of Health
Policy and Management, York University

Others panelists to be confirmed.
Presented by the StLC Forum in cooperation with WoodGreen Community
Services




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Carolyn Langdon
STLC Forum
27 Front St. E.
Toronto M5E 1B4
(416)366-1656 x274
http://forum.stlc.com

Real Audio:
To listen to real audio of past forums go to
http://forum.stlc.com/audiofile

Upcoming Forums:
More Than A Roof: Moving Forward From Tent City, Wed. Sept. 21 7:00 - 9:30
p.m.
The CBC: Tuned in or Tuned Out? Wed. Sept. 28, 7:30-9:30 pm
Is Immigrating to Canada a Health Hazard? The Health Care Experience of
Newcomers, Wed. Oct. 5, 7:30-9:30 pm
Electoral Reform, Wed. Nov. 23, 7:30-9:30 pm

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