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2003

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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