The Government of Canada has launched an on-line consultation on Open Government and is inviting all Canadians to participate. The consultation will continue until January 16, 2012 and can be accessed from the Open Government web site at: http://www.open.gc.ca/index-eng.asp. I encourage you to participate in this important initiative.
Launched in March 2011, the Government of Canada is pursuing Open Government through three main streams:
· Open Data: offering Government data in a more useful format to enable citizens, the private sector and non-government organizations to leverage it in innovative and value-added ways.
· Open Information: proactively releasing information, including information on government activities, to Canadians on an ongoing basis.
· Open Dialogue: giving Canadians a stronger say in Government policies and priorities, and expanding engagement through Web 2.0 technologies.
Thank you in advance for your interest in Open Government. Your insights will help guide the Government of Canada’s future actions in this area.
Anne Lamar
Assistant Deputy Minister
Public Affairs, Consultation and Communications Branch
Health Canada
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Brain Injury Association of Canada encourages widespread common sense
OTTAWA _ The Brain Injury Association of Canada invites Canadians to keep their heads up over the holidays and avoid close calls that could turn catastrophic. “Making sure that Canadians are aware of their surroundings,” said Harry Zarins, executive director of the national nonprofit. “Drive safely, be aware of icy conditions in a vehicle and on foot, and wear a helmet for all winter recreational sports.”
Of the 18,000 hospital stays every year due to traumatic brain injuries, 6,500 Canadians are permanently disabled, with total costs estimated at more than three billion dollars.
Youth, young adults and seniors are most at risk. In the majority of cases there is no turning back.
Zarins said hockey and sport has created an opening for dialogue that allows for freer discussion about a wide spectrum of brain injuries and the often far-reaching effects.
“It takes a long time to recover … and we do still have a lot to learn.”
Harry Zarins
Executive Director
Brain Injury Association of Canada
613-762-1222 info@biac-aclc.ca
Whether you sled on a flexible mat or a humungous inflatable tube, the one thing downhillers should always use is a helmet, say orthopedic injury prevention experts backed up by recent studies.
Vote on Nova Scotia’s proposed helmet legislation!! Today!!
Nova Scotia is planning to pass legislation to make helmets mandatory. CBC is having online voting regarding this legislation. To cast your vote seek the link below.
Welcome to the 2012 web conference series with the standard teleconference option available. The sessions take place on the third Thursday of the month at 10am Pacific time. Click on the links below for topic descriptions and speaker biographies. You may register for individual sessions or the whole bunch at once. Below is your menu of injury prevention topics: Read the rest of this entry »
Overview:
Brain injury occurs suddenly, without warning. In an instant life is changed, forever. Canadian Hockey League defenseman Ben Fanelli knows this first hand. In October of 2009 Ben suffered a head injury that changed his life. Because of this Ben has realized the need for Brain Injury Awareness and funding. And that is why he teamed up with the Kitchener Rangers to start Head Strong; Fanelli 4 Brain Injury Awareness: a program designed to raise awareness about brain injuries and provide funds to various Brain Injury associations and programs. Read the rest of this entry »
