What do the Parties have to say about

our Community Organizations?

 

You are invited to a public forum with representatives of the four major parties, to address issues of concern to the voluntary sector.  What are their plans to support the communities that we serve?

 

Wednesday, June 16, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Jarvis Collegiate Auditorium

495 Jarvis Street

(Two blocks west of Wellesley Subway Station - Wellesley bus.  Enter through Jarvis St. doors.  Pay parking available at lots north and south of the school on Jarvis St.  The school is wheelchair accessible from the south door off the small parking lot)

Moderator:                  Tam Goossen

 

Candidates:    Conservative Party - to be announced

Green Party - Gabriel Draven

Liberal Party - Hon. Joseph Volpe

                        New Democratic Party - Michael Shapcott                      

Find out where the parties stand on issues such as:

·      Funding for the voluntary sector

·      Income security

·      Settlement and newcomer support

·      Social inclusion

·      Gender equity

·      Community infrastructure

 

 

[Please Note:  Candidates will make introductory remarks, respond to a series of questions provided in advance, and summary remarks

There will not be an opportunity for additional questions from the floor]

 

This forum is sponsored by the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, in co-operation with African Canadian Social Development Council, Central Neighbourhood House, Chinese Canadian National Council – Toronto Chapter, Christie/Ossington Neighbourhood Centre, Community Action Resource Centre, COSTI Immigrant Services, Family Service Association of Toronto, 519 Church St. Community Centre, For Youth Initiative, Islamic Social Services and Resources Association, Jane/Finch ! Community and Family Centre, Labour Community Services, Laidlaw Foundation, Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres,  St. Christopher House, St. Stephen’s Community House, Somali Immigrant Aid Organization, Toronto Coalition for Better Childcare, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres, Volunteer Centre of Toronto, Working Women Community Centre, York Hispanic Centre, and YWCA Toronto

 

 

For more information, contact the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto

(416) 351-0095 fax (416) 351-0107 [log in to unmask]  www.torontosocialplanning.org

  

*The CSPC-T gratefully acknowledges funding from the United Way of Greater Toronto and the City of Toronto.