Hi Lela,
It sounds as if you are creating some valuable and important occasions in which to try to influence, and I appreciate this.
I am in Alberta, work in pediatric health care, and am locally involved in a variety of efforts to address and advocate re poverty
issues, which despite public perception, are indeed a concern for many Albertans. I do so as I am able within and outside of my
workplace. I am likely in the near future to have less opportunity to do this through my job, which is of real concern to me. In
my current employment context, I can serve to pass on information through the groups in which I'm currently involved, and vice
versa. One of the groups with which I'm involved is that of Vibrant Communities Calgary, part of the national Vibrant Communities
Initiative supported through the Caledon Institute. One of the initiatives being worked on through VCC is that of a low income
transit pass, which is being piloted in Calgary, and which we would like to see extended beyond this year and in other areas of
the province.
I would wish to be more actively involved than I am, but between working 2-3 jobs, and parenting my own children, my time is
limited, so in regards to larger efforts that you're attempting, I can only be an informal conduit, and do pass on information as
I'm able to. I do however appreciate your efforts to inform those with influence.
Sincerely,
Debra Carnat,
Social Work, Alberta Children's Hospital
Lela Gary wrote:
> 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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