Federal Election: September 20, 2021
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The City of Toronto has put together some commonly requested information for voters in advance of the September 21st Federal election. This may be a useful resource for you or your clients!
For more information, visit: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/elections/
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2021 OAN Federal Election Package
Canada votes on September 20th, 2021 and once again, the OAN has put together an election toolkit for a breakdown on issues relevant to people living with HIV and service providers.
This toolkit was created with input and support from OAN member and partner organizations.
Click here to learn more and to download the OAN 2021 Federal Election Package.
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Starting on September 22, proof of vaccination status will be required to eat indoors at restaurants and bars, to enter a gym, movie theatre, sporting venue, or concert, and to use a large meeting and event space.
Ontario residents will need to either print or download their second dose receipt from the government website until an “enhanced” certificate becomes available on October 22. They can also use a receipt signed by an Indigenous health provider or a receipt from “another jurisdiction.”
The new rules will not impact children under the age of 12 who are not yet eligible for the vaccine.
The province of Ontario has released information regarding clarifying measures, enforcement protocols and the newly implemented vaccine certificate.
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OAN Annual Meeting
The OAN Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m EST, the after the OAN’s meeting of delegates living with HIV, which takes place on Monday, September 20, 2021, between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Precious N. Maseko, Manager of Communications and Member Development at pmaseko@oan.red.
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ACT Annual General Meeting & ACT Membership
Join ACT on Thursday, September 23 at 6 pm for their Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)!
Membership will now be FREE to everyone and people will be asked to make an optional pay-what-you-can donation at the end of registration process.
For more information and to become a member, click here.
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Realize Annual General Meeting & Elisse Zack Award for Excellence in HIV and Rehabilitation
Registration is now open for Realize's second Virtual Annual Meeting and presentation of the 2021 Elisse Zack Award for Excellence in HIV and Rehabilitation.
The meeting will be held at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on September 23rd, 2021 via Zoom. Register here. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants the week of the meeting.
Contact Janet London at jlondon@hivandrehab.ca or 416-513-0440 with any questions.
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CATIE 2021 Annual Meeting
CATIE will again be hosting an online Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
For more information about the meeting, click here.
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The Government of Canada is empowering communities across the country to respond to systemic racism and racial discrimination through many initiatives, including the programs, initiatives, and funding opportunities through the Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat.
You'll find some interesting funding initiatives which may be relevant to your agency or to your clients in the Supporting our Communities section, including:
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Decriminalization of Drugs in Toronto Survey
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Toronto Public Health has initiated a process to request an exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for the possession of all drugs for personal use (also referred to as decriminalization).
If approved, a decriminalization request for the City of Toronto would mean an exemption from criminal penalties for the possession of drugs for personal use within the City of Toronto's boundaries.
Complete this online survey by September 27, 2021 and share your thoughts!
Alternatively, you can submit feedback via email directly to Toronto Public Health at TPHconsult@toronto.ca. All feedback received will be read and thoroughly considered. |
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The Canadian Coalition to Reform HIV Criminalization (CCRHC) has launched a community consultation regarding proposed Criminal Code reforms to limit HIV criminalization.
This consultation will take place between August 23 – October 22, 2021 via an online survey.
Additional consultations will be led by community-based organizations. If you would like to organize a consultation in or with your community, contact us here: ccrhc.ccrcv@gmail.com.
Please share this information among your networks!
For more information, please contact India Annamanthadoo, Policy Analyst, HIV Legal Network at iannamanthadoo@hivlegalnetwork.ca.
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The Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) is undertaking two national needs assessments for capacity building of social and health care providers who serve LGBTQ+ South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Indo-Caribbean people. This project is funded by the Women and Gender Equality Canada.
The two national needs assessments:
- Service Provider Survey: eligible participants are social and health care providers. The survey is available in English and French.
- Service User survey: eligible Participants are South Asian, Middle Eastern, or Indo-Caribbean LGBTQ+ people who are residing in Canada and are 18 years old or older. The survey is available in English, French, Hindi, Tamil, Arabic, and Farsi.
For more information or inquiries, please contact:
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Information about COVID-19 and People living with HIV
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COVID-19 continues to affect the operations of our city and our daily lives. Here are some quick links to fact sheets and websites that we think are helpful to have at your fingertips.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Is it your turn to get the COVID vaccine? Looking for a vaccination clinic near you?
City of Toronto Vaccine Webpage
City of Toronto Immunization Clinic Finder
NEW: City of Toronto Vaccination Dashboard
How does vaccination status impact Public Health recommendations?
Vaccinated Against COVID-19? What does it mean to me?
COVD-19 vaccine Fact Sheet for seniors
COVID-19 and People living with HIV Fact Sheet
Need to get a COVID-19 test?
City of Toronto COVID-19 Testing Information
NEW: Require a COVID-19 Test as a Travel Requirement?
GTA Shopper's Drug Mart Locations providing rapid COVID-19 Tests
How's your mental health?
City of Toronto list of Mental Health Resources
Any resources you access that you'd like to see added? Let us know.
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