Media Advisory - Federal Town Hall Forum and Homeless Memorial
Federal Town Hall Forum and Homeless Memorial Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Church of the Holy Trinity (just west of the Eaton Centre between Dundas and Queen Street) AGENDA ------ 12:00 noon - Homeless Memorial 12:30 pm - Community Lunch 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Town Hall Forum
The Recession Relief Coalition (RRC) has invited all Federal Parties to a Town Hall meeting and surveyed these same parties with key questions. In addition community members and organizations affected by the recession have been invited. While Parliament sits idle, there is a call from the community for answers on how the Federal government will do better to support people and communities that are hurting by this ongoing recession.
The Federal Liberal, NDP and Green Parties have confirmed their attendance, along with a panel of Community organizations including: National Housing and Homelessness Network, National Campaign 2000, Social Planning Network of Ontario and the Canadian Auto Workers. The RRC will also be releasing new data on the recession and our recommendations for action.
The Recession Relief Coalition is a broad-based group of organizations and individuals concerned about the impact of the recession on Canada's most vulnerable and marginalized residents. Over 260 organizations, and over 1,100 individuals across
For further information: John Andras, Chair of Recession Relief Coalition -(416) 860-7640
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