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| 2008 |  |
june policy paper | YWCA Canada ABORTION IN CANADA: Legal but not accessible |
| While abortion was decriminalized in Canada in 1988, women’s ability to have access to abortion services remains inadequate and uncertain. YWCA Canada’s commitment to women’s equality, empowerment and health led to the adoption of a pro-choice position in 1981. This commitment also supports YWCA Canada taking a strong position with respect to women’s access to abortion across Canada. |
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| 2008 | |
january 23 deputation | YWCA Toronto's declaration in response to City of Toronto's user-fee based 'improving access to recreation: everybody gets to play' proposal. |
| ..."It is time for us face this reality, and give girls access to girl-only programs that assist them in developing confidence, skills and a sense of safety." see City Hall's January 23 meeting agenda here |
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| 2007 | |
january brief to Ministry of Finance | women's resource funding |
| 2007 | |
january brief | Senate Commitee on children's human rights |
| 2007 | |
january letter to House of Commons | Status of Women Canada |
| 2005 | |
nov
18 press release | sexual assault in local high schools |
| Women’s Advocates Speak Out on Sexual Violence in our High Schools | ||
| 2005 | |
november press release | no religious arbitration coalition |
| No Religious Arbitration Coalition Optimistic
About Government’s Family Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005 |
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| 2005 | |
september YWCA Toronto Applauds Premier’s Difficult Leadership Decision (05.09.12) |
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| 2005 | |
september No Religious Arbitration Coalition Congratulates Dalton McGuinty (05.09.12) |
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| 2005 | |
september An open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty (05.09.10) |
| The No Religious Arbitration Coalition writes the Premier | ||
| 2005 | |
february police chief selection should prioritize violence against women and race relations |
| YWCA Toronto letter to the Chair of the Police Services Board (05.02.15) | ||
| 2005 | |
february YWCA Toronto takes a public position in support of same sex marriage |
| On February 15, 2005, YWCA Toronto's
Board of Directors met and passed the following resolution unanimously: "The support of same sex marriage". (05.02.16) |
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| 2005 | |
february YWCA Canada 2nd largest provider of childcare pushes for regulated system |
| YWCA Canada encourages Minister Ken Dryden to uphold his vision of a nationalchild care program that supports the QUAD principles and is accountable to the Canadian public. (05.02.12) | ||
| 2005 | |
january YWCA Toronto Welcomes the Auditor General’s Follow-Up Review of the investigation of Sexual Assaults (press release Jan. 10, 2005) |
| Fantino took a "a good offense is the best defense" tactic today when he tried to discredit local women’s groups and some journalists in the audience who wanted answers. | ||
> YWCA Toronto responds to Sharia Law |
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| 2005 | |
september YWCA Toronto Applauds Premier’s Difficult Leadership Decision (05.09.12) |
| press release | ||
| 2005 | |
september No Religious Arbitration Coalition Congratulates Dalton McGuinty (05.09.12) |
| press release | ||
| 2005 | |
september An open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty (05.09.10) |
| The No Religious Arbitration Coalition writes the Premier | ||
| 2005 | |
march response letter from Attorney General Michael Bryant, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs / Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal |
| 'Thank you for your recent thoughtful submission addressed to Mrs. Marion Boyd, regarding the law of arbitration in Ontario and its applicability to family disputes...' (05.03.08) | ||
| 2005 | |
february
16 press release | YWCA Toronto |
| YWCA Toronto supports same sex marriage : Bill C-38 | ||
| 2004 | |
december YWCA Toronto's response to Marion Boyd's report on Sharia Law |
| YWCA Toronto responds to the Ministry of the Attorney General's 'Dispute Resolution in Family Law: Protecting Choice Promoting Inclusion' report (04.12.24) | ||
| 2004 | |
december the state should not give its blessing to Muslim courts |
| Sharia Law: The Globe & Mail's Margaret Wente reads our position paper and agrees. (04.12.23) | ||
| 2004 | |
december YWCA Toronto Takes a Stand on Sharia Law |
| Sharia Law: in Ontario, some are more equal than others. (04.12.21) | ||
| 2004 | |
december women's rights in a secular democracy |
| YWCA Toronto's position paper on Religious Arbitration. | ||
| 2004 | |
june ywca speaks out about sharia law |
| Should Ontario allow sharia law? Alia Hogben's plea for Canadians to help Muslim women fight the Arbitration Act is being heard. (04.06.01) |
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| 2004 | |
december letter from Hon. Jean Augustine |
| Hon. Jean Augustine (Etobicoke—Lakeshore,
Lib.): Mr. Speaker, today marks the 15th anniversary of the shocking
murders of 14 young women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal.
Out of this tragedy we have come to recognize December 6 as the National
Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. We
have continued to focus on violence in the lives of women but we know
that there is much work still to be done, particularly with visible minorities,
aboriginals and disadvantaged women. Recognizing that violence against women is rooted in gender inequality, I want to take this opportunity to mention the admirable work of a few dedicated organizations in my riding which provide services and support to women. I commend the work of LAMP, Stonegate Community Health Centre, Women's Habitat, the Rotary Club of Etobicoke and the YWCA for their tireless efforts. Keep up the great work. We must make a difference in the lives of women. -- House of Commons Debates, Official Report (Hansard), Monday, December 6, 2004 |
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| 2004 | |
december ywca response to provincial housing consultation |
| YWCA Toronto's letter to the Director of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing/Minstry of Public Infractructure Renewal (04.12.14) | ||
| 2004 | |
may open letter to Stephen Harper |
| Canada loses over $4 billion dollars annually through the un-/under-employment of internationally trained workers immigrating to Canada. Canadian employers estimate that over 300,000 jobs go unfilled for lack of skilled workers. Canada’s ability to compete effectively in the global marketplace is eroding due to our failure to fully employ skilled immigrant workers while our competitors do. As Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, we urge you to take a public leadership stance on government actions to resolve these contradictions. | ||
| 2004 | |
april from: Office of the Parliamentary Assistant to the Premier |
| I am writing to thank you for participating in our government's recent consultations to develop acomprehensive domestic violence action plan for Ontario... (04.04.28) | ||
| 2004 | |
april from: Ministry of Finance Office of the Minister |
| I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your participation in the Toronto pre-budget discussion... (04.04.01) | ||
| 2004 | |
january building strong communities |
| A call to reinvest in Ontario's nonprofit social services. A network of concerned community service organizations and unions are working together to redress the factors that are undermining the effectiveness of Ontario’s nonprofit social service sector... | ||
| 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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