September 9, 2013
The public consultation process for Ontario’s next Poverty Reduction Strategy began in mid-August. So far, consultations have been held in Windsor, London, Ottawa and Peel Region. A consultation focusing on newcomer issues was held in Toronto in August.
Here’s information on some upcoming confirmed consultations:
Toronto: Thursday September 12
Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
The consultation will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The 519 Church Street Community Centre
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
Located one block East of Yonge Street, just north of Wellesley, on Church Street.
By transit take the Yonge subway line to the Wellesley Street stop; proceed to street level; walk one block East to Church and then proceed North to 519 or take the 506 streetcar to the Church Street stop and walk North to 519.
Hamilton: Friday September 13
Registration begins at 12:00 p.m.
The consultation will run from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
McMaster Innovation Park, Room 1B
175 Longwood Road S., Suite 105
Hamilton, ON , L8P 0A1
Kingston: Friday September 20
Registration: Begins at 8 a.m.
Session: Runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Location: Memorial Hall, Kingston City Hall
216 Ontario Street, Kingston, Ontario
Parking is available nearby.
If you are taking transit you can take the #3, 12 or E6 bus to Brock Street or the #12 or 19 bus to City Hall.
To be notified of future consultations please e-mail Sara Rezaee at rezaee@veritasinc.com. Your name will be added to a list of people and organizations to be notified as each new consultation is confirmed.
For more information on how to ensure your community is consulted, please visit this post.
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