“ As healthy as we can be by 2017” Webinar and E-Summit January EST Dr. Carolyn Bennett and Dr. Kirsty Duncan

 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

 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

 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.

 “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”.

 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 commit to real strategies: DETERMINANTS of Health Poverty Violence Environment Shelter Equity Education

 ‘What’ we would do o 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 it o 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)

 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

 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

 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 ?”

 Reporting back from each site using the White Board  Wrap up and next steps…..

 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

 Book a place with a computer, headset and microphone, LCD projector and screen for January 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. Training sessions will be early next week.