HIV/AIDS Issues and the Ontario Provincial Election
By John Charles, qlinks.ca editor
crossposted at www.aidsguelph.org
The Ontario Provincial Election is on October 6th and one of the many issues to remember when choosing the candidate you vote for is how they stand on HIV/AIDS issues. By studying the candidates’ positions or by contacting and asking them directly, you can learn more about how they will help or hinder the ongoing response to such critical issues as...
· Funding
Will the candidate’s party promise to maintain the current financial commitment for the continued operation of community based HIV/AIDS programs and HIV clinics in Ontario?
· The Ontario Disability Support Program
Will the wholly inadequate monthly ODSP benefit payments be increased to levels more in sync with the poverty line and will there be improved access to the special diet program for people living with HIV/AIDS?
· Harm Reduction
Will there be a commitment to evidence based research when it comes to drug use? Harm reduction strategies reduce HIV transmission, save money and are more effective than criminal penalties.
· Housing
Will there be increases in the number of affordable housing units for people living with HIV/AIDS?
· Family Leave
Will the Family Medical Leave regulations be changed to allow people who care for HIV+ family members to take more unpaid leave time when necessary?
Continue to visit as we will provide additional information in the run up to the election. Be sure to also visit The Ontario AIDS Network’s site for more insight on this issue.
Posted on
Mon, September 12, 2011
by John Charles
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