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“ As healthy as we can be by 2017”
Webinar and E-SummitJanuary 29 11-3 EST
Dr. Carolyn Bennett and Dr. Kirsty Duncan
Why Liberals Need to Own Health!!!
Nanos Poll:9 in 10 Canadians support universal health care
Angus Reid Poll:84% of Canadians say health and medical research
makes an important contribution to the economy
90% of Canadians believe basic research should be supported by government
89% of Canadians believe that Canada should be a global leader in health and medical research
Goal of Medicare…
Sharing risk Getting people the health care they need
when they need it
Keeping people well not just patching them up once they get sick
Sustainability of Health Care System
Our cherished health care system will only be sustainable if we redouble our efforts to keep Canadians well as was articulated in the original commitment to medicare.
For Canadians to be as healthy as they can be, and in order to close the unacceptable gap in health status for our most vulnerable Canadians we must work across all government departments, all jurisdictions and in all sectors.
The health of our population cannot be the sole responsibility of the Ministries of Health and the health care sector.
We need to start with ourselves, our families and our communities.
CommuniquéFMM September 2004
“In addition, governments commit to accelerate work on a pan-Canadian Public Health Strategy. For the first time, governments will set goals and targets for improving the health status of Canadians through a collaborative process with experts”.
Health Goals for Canada
Acting upon the 2004 Health Accord 2005 Health Ministers approved this
overarching goal and 9 specific goals.
“ As a nation, we aspire to a Canada in which every person is as healthy as they can be – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.”
In order to act upon the 2005 Health Goals, we need to choose
- meaningful indicators - bold targets
which will resonate with Canadians and motivate them to play their part in this strong common purpose.
Liberals committo real strategies:
DETERMINANTS of Health
PovertyViolenceEnvironmentShelterEquityEducation
2 Objectives of the day
‘What’ we would doo Stephen Harper and his government have abdicated
their responsibility for health & have refused to act upon most of the commitments in the 2004 Health Accord
o Reaffirm Liberal commitment for federal leadership for the health of Canadians
o ‘How’ we would do ito We will demonstrate a willingness and capacity to
listen ‘bottom-up’ to the needs and priorities of Canadians
o Use modern technology to be able to ‘take the pulse’ of the nation in real time (Seniors 2008, Food 2009)
AgendaFirst hour.
Opening: Michael Ignatieff welcomes and
introduces Dr. Paulette Tremblay from NAHO for invocation and setting the ‘medicine wheel’ context for our work
Monique Bégin presents her Rx for Canada based upon the report of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health
2nd hour
Experts to present their suggestions for each possible indicators for each of the goals….
Canada is a country where: Basic Needs
(Social and Physical Environments) Our children reach their full potential, growing
up happy, healthy, confident and secure. Senator Wilbert Keon
The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and the places we live, work and play are safe and healthy - now and for generations to come. Dr. Kirsty Duncan
Belonging and Engagement
Each and every person has dignity, a sense of belonging, and contributes to supportive families, friendships and diverse communities. Peggy Taillon
We keep learning throughout our lives through formal and informal education, relationships with others, and the land. Dr. Irv Rootman
We participate in and influence the decisions that affect our
personal and collective health and well-being. Sandra Zagon We work to make the world a healthy place for all people,
through leadership, collaboration and knowledge. Janet Hatcher-Roberts
Healthy Living Every person receives the support and
information they need to make healthy choices. Dr. Suzanne Jackson
A System for Health We work to prevent and are prepared to respond
to threats to our health and safety through coordinated efforts across the country and around the world. Dr. Kumanan Wilson
A strong system for health and social well-being responds to disparities in health status and offers timely, appropriate care. Monique Bégin
3rd Hour
Break for discussion at the sites across the country. 4 questions:“ Are the 2005 Goals still relevant?” “Which indicators (positive and negative) would
serve to motivate Canadians to work as individuals, families and communities to be as healthy as we can be by 2017?”
“Are there other ones we should consider ?”“Are there targets we could pick right now ?”
Fourth Hour
Reporting back from each site using the White Board
Wrap up and next steps…..
Products to date
Reading list … comprehensive …including report from Library of Parliament
Draft letter to invitees Draft media release Link to Elluminate demo Sign up sheet to send to Lynne Steele
What you need to do...
Book a place with a computer, headset and microphone, LCD projector and screen for January 29 11-3 EST. You’ll also need to provide some refreshments for the working ‘lunch’.
Invite participants – health and health care, early learning and child development, environment, poverty, housing, emergency response, international development, equity, violence, life-long learning.
Appoint a volunteer or staff member to be trained on the Elluminate software. http://www.elluminate.com/demo/live_demo.jsp
Training sessions will be early next week.
