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2003 pdf march
Bill C10 / Canada Gun Registry
We are writing to you with regard to the very serious matter of the Canada Gun Registry, and the proposed changes to Bill C10.
2002 pdf november
from: Attorney General Minister Responsible for Native Affairs Ontario
Thank you for your letter dated September 11, 2002, regarding the government's recentannouncement to expand its commitment to address domestic violence with $21.4 million in newinitiatives.
2002 pdf november
Minister Responsible for Women's Issues
Thank you for your letter to myself and my colleague, the honourable David Young, Attorney General, regarding our recent announcement of new funding for domestic violence initiatives in Ontario.
2002 pdf september
In response to the announcement of $21.4 million from Ministers Diane Cunningham and David Young, the YWCA & the Woman Abuse Council of Toronto applaud some of the measures announced. However, we are concerned about the one-time nature of the funding and the missed opportunity for ongoing support for this important issue.
2002 pdf march
Women Murdered on Child Custody Visits
For the past several weeks, Ontarians have read almost daily about children murdered by their parents...At the heart of these tragic situations is a persistent pattern of the domination of women. Simple solutions that prevent that pattern from becoming lethal are within our grasp, and have been ignored.
2002 pdf march
from: Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Thank you for your faxed letter of December 12, 2001, expressing your organization's support for the Province's participation in the affordable rental housing program proposed by the federal government.
2002 pdf february
The Standing Committee, Finance and Economic Affairs
There is an urgent need to implement the recommendations of the 1998 May/Isles and the 2002 Gillian Hadley Coroner's Inquests concerning the deaths of two Ontario women at the hands of their abusive partners.
2002 pdf february
Coalition for a Just Immigration & Refugee Policy
Submission to the Standing Committee on Citizenship & Immigration with respect to the Regulations under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
2002 pdf january
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Thank you for your letter of November 28, 2001 concerning child care in Ontario. [...] I can appreciate that misleading reports about the possibility of a $200 million cutto the child care system have heightened people's anxiety about the direction of child care in the province of Ontario. I would ask that you allow me the opportunity to set the record straight.
2001 pdf december
Hon. Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
We do not believe, despite our pleasure that Ontario has made a commitment to join in the national housing agreement, that $20 million is anywhere near adequate to the problem at hand.
2001 pdf december
City of Toronto's Proposed Shelter By-Law
We believe that an adjustment to the bylaws is necessary to deal adequately with the realities of homelessness in our city.
2001 pdf november
Honourable John Baird, Minister of Community and Social Services
We have noticed with amazement your proposal to cut $200 million from regulated and affordable childcare in our community. To the staff, board, and clients of the YWCA of Greater Toronto, your proposals make no sense.
1999 pdf october
YWCA Advocacy & Communications Director consultant to the original Auditor's Report
This report contains a significant number of recommendations regarding the reporting, investigation, and disposition of sexual assaults by the Toronto Police Service.
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women's resource funding brief to Ministry of Finance (01/2007)
Senate Commitee on children's human rights brief (01/2007)
Status of Women Canada letter to House of Commons (01/2007)
Cyber Safety Internet (CSI NET)
- a girls' guide to being safe on the internet (4.8Mb)

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