How can Ontario healthcare fundraisers proactively communicate their concerns on the potential negative impact Bill 31 may have on philanthropy and support for their patient communities?
ANSWER #5 : The Ontario government is accepting written submissions on Bill 31 until February 6, 2004. AHP Canada and AFP are currently preparing separate submissions, which they hope to present to one or more of the Standing Committees on Government in Toronto, London, Sault Ste. Marie and Kingston. These meetings will take place in late January and early February. In addition, it is important to remember that Bill 31 is not yet law; it has only had first reading, and if it is passed, it will not come into force before July 1, 2004. So, there is some time for Ontario healthcare organizations to prepare for the legislation, and, hopefully, to also help shape the legislation’s contents. What This Means For You: Ontario healthcare fundraisers wishing to submit a response to Bill 31 on behalf of their organization should consult the information on the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care’s web site: http://www.ontla.on.ca/committees/general_government.htm . In addition, as the members of
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