Joanne King wrote:
>
> Well, I had to write a letter to send to Premier Harris -   Joanne King,
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> April 20, 1998
>
> Premier Mike Harris
> Queen’s Park
> Toronto, Ontario
>
> Dear Premier Harris:
>
> I am writing to express my extreme dismay at your government’s recent
> announcement of yet another cut to social assistance.  In this case, you
> have announced a withdrawal of the $37.00/month previously provided to
> pregnant women.
>
> The Community Resource Centre offers a Prenatal Nutrition Program, funded
> under Health Canada’s CPNP program, to pregnant women at risk.  We know the
> additional costs incurred through pregnancy: vitamins, food supplements,
> maternity clothes, travel costs to Dr’s appointments, and items purchased
> in preparation for the arrival of the new baby.
>
> Your government has made a commitment to Healthy Babies/Healthy Children, a
> program designed to assist high risk families through early intervention
> and prevention activities.  It seems a contradiction in terms to then turn
> around and withdraw this small financial supplement during the prenatal
> period.
>
> The future of our children in this Province is affected by your decisions.
> We urge you to reconsider.
>
> Sincerely
>
> Joanne King
> Executive Director
>
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> >


Well done Joanne!
Somebody had to point out the sad irony of the situation.

Jennifer Poole