Conservation Authorities Act
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- 2020 Letters and Briefs, Environment
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On November 30th, Ontario Council sent a letter to MPP Amarjot Sandhu, who is the Chair of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs. The letter was researched and prepared by the CFUW OC Environment Policy Advisor, Dr. Shelley Ball (CFUW Perth) and expresses deep concern regarding the Government’s proposed changes to both the […]
read moreLong Term Care
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- 2020 Letters and Briefs, Advocacy - Take Action!, Health & Long-Term Care
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A letter was sent to the Honourable Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, urging the government to reinstate unannounced annual inspections of all LTC facilities in Ontario.
read moreOntario Council Comments re the 2020 CCEYA Review
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- 2020 Letters and Briefs, Advocacy - Take Action!, Early Learning & Child Care, Education
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It has been five years since the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) came into effect on August 31, 2015. It was designed to strengthen compliance, health and safety in child care settings across the province. As part of the Act, the Ministry of Education is required to conduct a review of the legislation within five years […]
read moreHuman Trafficking, November 5 2020
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- 2020 Letters and Briefs, Advocacy - Take Action!, Human Trafficking, Violence Against Women & Children
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A letter was sent to the Hon. Doug Downey, Attorney General, thanking the Ministry for reinvesting $2.5 million in cash and proceeds seized from criminals to help fight human trafficking across the province. Information about Ontario’s anti-human trafficking strategy for 2020 – 2025 is displayed on the Ontario Government website.
read morePayday Loans, October 1 2020
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- 2020 Letters and Briefs, Advocacy - Take Action!
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A letter was sent to the Hon. Lisa Thompson, Minister of Government and Consumer Services, requesting more information on the Government’s plan to educate the public about the practices of payday loan companies, while also acknowledging the new legislation that specifies a maximum interest rate of 2.5% per month. Information about payday loans is displayed […]
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