For a faster way to send those letters to the prime minister, you can email him: http://canada.gc.ca/english/pmo/e_corres.htm or fax him at 613-995-0101 The fax for Min. of Health David Dingwall is 613-952-1154 Lisa Gallant ---------- From: owner-click4hp To: Multiple recipients of list CLICK4HP Date: September 19, 1996 16:17 URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT Sorry to ignore the ignited philosophical debate re: health promotion, however a relative emergency has just arisen. As some of you may or may not know, the federal government has been promising legislation based on the Tobacco Control Blueprint for some time now. Meanwhile, we have lost 12 years of gains in tobacco control (latest smoking rate at 32% in Ontario), and tobacco companies are seeing a renaissance in freedom of advertising and sponsorships. Health Canada estimates that of Canadians currently living, 3 million will die from tobacco related illness. Anyway, it now seems that the Liberals are unlikely to introduce controversial legislation before calling an election early next year. It may take up to 10 years after this to get legislation introduced and passed. Known as the Tobacco Party, we must take steps aimed at Cretien to ensure the tobacco companies are protected no longer. The current action steps include a two page National spread in the Globe and Mail estimated to cost $140,000. Donations to the tune of $250 (up to $2,500) are being sought: (416) 967-7353. Support Letters to Cretien demanding action are encouraged as well at: The Right Honourable Jean Cretien Primeminister of Canada 80 Wellington St., Langevin Block Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Encouragement from our international friends would also be helpful. This campaign is being spearheaded by almost every major organization that has a stake in tobacco and health and physician groups (OMA). Please help stop the madness. Sincerely, AM ____________________________________________________________________________ __ Alan J. McFarlane, Tobacco Use Prevention Promoter Department of Public Health Services 25 Main St. W. Hamilton, ON . L8N 3P6 (905) 546-2549 ; (905) 528-2205 (Fax) ____________________________________________________________________________ __