“In an article in The Gazette of today, it is reported that Commission spokesperson Ginette L’Heureux has said that the Commission “will probably examine this week whether it should launch an investigation at its own initiative” into the matter of HIV testing of priesthood candidates…”
This consultation was part of a larger project to create or strengthen partnerships between HIV treatment, vaccine and microbicide advocates and communities.
“We write to you, as representatives of Canadian civil society organizations, to request that the Government of Canada take a simple, yet significant, step to demonstrate leadership and to enhance our country’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and other global health challenges: we ask that you amend Canada’s Patent Act to facilitate the export of … Read more
On 18 September 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada released its unanimous decision in R. v. Williams. This is the first case on the issue of criminal liability for HIV exposure decided by the Court since its 1998 decision in R. v. Cuerrier.
“As concerned international development organisations, AIDS service organisations, labour movements, faith based organisations, persons living with HIV/AIDS and concerned citizens we are writing to urge you to remember the commitments Canada made in June 25–27, 2001 when you and 190 other UN member states adopted the Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS . . . .”
“The House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ recent report entitled “HIV/AIDS and the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sub-Saharan Africa,” recommends that the federal government triple its contribution to the Global Fund. We support this call and recommend that funding not be taken from existing commitments to international development assistance . . . .”
“Tomorrow, 15,000 people will die — not from war, famine, or genocide, but from a lack of political will. Our government can help save the lives of the nearly 6 million people who will otherwise die this year from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. We have prevention strategies and treatments. The essential missing component is resources … Read more
In this issue: Report Card on HIV/AIDS in Prisons 2002 AGM Highlights Awards for Action on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights CIDA Funds Network Project in Kenya, Zambia New Project to Address Disability, Income Security Comments and Feedback Other Network News 2002/2003 Board Network Staff, Interns, and Summer Students Important Dates New Resources
“Thank you for your acknowledgement on 9 January 2003 of the joint and detailed letter on Access to Affordable Medicines and the WTO of 17 December 2002, sent by ICAD and twenty-six nongovernmental and civil society organizations, along with six individuals. “We appreciate your acknowledgement of our letter, but regret that you have not provided … Read more