"I understand that your original focus
was predominantly the development of a network of social service
providers and community members to prevent mental health problems
among families and children.
The fact that you have widened that scope,
and that your original supporting ministries of Community
and Social Services and Health supported this change, is an
important recognition of the impact that the social determinants
of health have on every aspect of our lives and the work that
needs to be done in the prevention field."
Charles
E. Pascal Executive Director, Atkinson Charitable Foundation
Quote:
"Nothing illustrates the importance
of moving upstream more than how we treat our children."
Welcome
Address
Graham
Clyne Board Chair, Ontario
Prevention Clearinghouse
Managing Partner, Change Collective
Director, Canadian Institute for Economic Evaluation
Quote:
"It is our collective responsibility
to ensure that the new Minister of Health Promotion, Jim Watson,
is the best prepared, most able and effective minister at
the Cabinet table. For all our sakes, he has to be..."
Preconference
workshop (1:30 pm - 5:00 pm)
From
International Health to Local Action : World Health Organization
Declarations on Health Promotion and the Ontario Experience
James Campbell of Management Advisory Service
(MAS),
received the first OPC Volunteer Recognition Award for his
outstanding contributions to the organization.
