Planned Demonstration for Queens Park

February 16, 2005 permalink

A new organization, called Advisory Committee for Child and Youth Services, has been organized by joining most of the active parents groups in Ontario. A demonstration is planned for Queens Park in Toronto on Wednesday February 16, 2005 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The organization will request a commission to inquire into the failures of the current legislation. An objective is to eliminate expansion of the powers of Social Services at the expense of families.

In making appeals to politicians, the sole measure of credibility is the number of persons. Over a hundred people are necessary, and a substantially larger number will assure some meaningful response from the political process. For this event, children will help, but be sure they have adequate protection from the weather. All constituent groups will be recruiting as many persons as possible from their own areas. In case you are not approached in person, consider yourself invited by this message.

Here is a trifold in pdf format defining the purpose of the rally and giving directions. Print it on a color printer and give it to your friends.

Dolores Sicheri and Amal El-Hage appeared on this CJAM talk show in wma format.

The press release announcing the meeting follows:

Advisory Committee for Child and Youth Services,
A"UNION" of Ontario Parent Groups

Amal El-Hage, amal_elhage@hotmail.com 519-948-4744
Dolores Sicheri, socialperspective@hotmail.com 519-257-7138

PRESS RELEASE February 15, 2005

CONTACT: Dolores Sicheri or Amal El-Hage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

This "Union" demands a "Royal Commission of Inquiry" into the misfiring of the "Child and Family Service Act of 1999". This misfiring has had a devastating effect on Ontario families. This "Union" also demands public hearings and input into the "5 -Year Review" of the Act.

LOCATION:

Main Gallery of the Provincial Parliament Building with overflow to the lawn at College Street and University Ave

RALLY DATE:

FEBRUARY 16, 2005

PRESS CONFERENCE:

MEDIA ROOM

TIME:

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

RALLY TIME:

12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

MPP TOUR:

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.