Your lack of response may be due to the fact that there are already a great many advocacy groups working on various issues related to SDOH- nationally, provincially and locally. I'm not sure there is a meagre desire to participate, rather people may already be participating in one or more of these initiatives.
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From: Social Determinants of Health [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of
Lela Gary
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2006 8:12 AM
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Subject: [SDOH] SDOH Advocacy Committee
Hello all,
I have not given up on the proposal I made regarding the need to organize
an advocacy group if we are to bring about changes in what has been discussed.
I must say, however, that I am quite disappointed at the meager desire to
participate actively; only 3 people expressed willingness to follow-up and one
solicitor who would rather attract people in one organization rather than
create many voices on similar agendas.
I wish to emphasize again, that SDOH discussions are only the first step;
yes, they inform and connect people, but if any change is to take place,
it must go beyond identifying the problem. Being busy is not a good excuse
to avoid taking some responsibility for the ideas and concerns you have
addressed.
This is to inform you of my follow-up on the initiative I had proposed to the
Minister of Health regarding a review of the Health Protection and Promotion
Act. I have received a copy of the Sars and Public Health Legislation, Sars
Commission from the office of the Honourable Mr. Justice Archie Campbell and
I have already responded on a specific recommendation he made, for his
consideration.
Also, based on same initiative of Prevention vs Remedial treatment, I am
waiting for an appointment to be scheduled for me to see Mr. Jim Watson,
Minister of Health Promotion. Needless to say, the staff are drugging their
feet, but I am persistent.
On a personal level, I have requested a collaboration with the Canadian Public
Health Association, which this can extend to many other health-interested
organizations when SDOH organizes an advocacy group, so that we create a roar
instead of a pip-squeak. It is active participation that brings change, such as
the Rally; it has more gumption than any conference, summit or forum.
(Oppose and Expose Privatization Rally
June 3, 1pm
Queen's Park)
I suggest that we schedule a meeting for the last week of June either at York U
if Dennis Raphael can arrange for a room for a 2-hour session to discuss this
initiative, or if not possible, I can try to reserve a room at Metro Hall in
downtown Toronto.
For people out of Province, the discussions will take place by e-mail. etc.
Your feedback please,
Lela Gary
(I am listing excerpts from the voices on the proposal:
i) be inclusive, particularly of members of marginalized groups that are the
most acutely affected by the SDOH, and
ii) allow remote participation via email,
Crystal Ocean
I would gladly participate in an advocacy committee to bring theory into action!
Minnie Davis
I'm all for participating in action that wants to bring about change.
Greta Doucet
I hope that as people consider advocacy and collective action, we'll
remember that there are groups already doing some of this work and we/they
would welcome more recruits and partners. I coordinate Campaign 2000,
Laurel Rothman
<Laurel, the more voices from different orgs, the better.
Lela>
Political economy does little to balance the power of major corporations
and the business sector against the needs of workers and ordinary Canadians.
Dennis Raphael)
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