Ministers to write to

The Hon. Tony Clement, P.C., M.P.
Why him? Sounds like the decision is up to him now (see previous post).
Minister of Health (and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario)

Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 944-7740
Fax: (613) 992-5092
E-Mail: Clement.T@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
202 Main Street West (Main Office
Huntsville, Ontario
P1H 1X9
Telephone: (705) 789-4640
Fax: (705) 789-8857

Department:
Health Canada
0916A Brooke Claxton Building, 16th Floor Tunney's Pasture
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0K9
Telephone: (613) 957-0200
Fax: (613) 952-1154
E-Mail: minister_ministre@hc-sc.gc.ca

The Right Hon. Stephen Joseph Harper, P.C., M.P.
Prime Minister
Why him? He's the one in charge.
Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-4211
Fax: (613) 941-6900
E-Mail: Harper.S@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices:
1600 - 90th Avenue SW, Suite A-203
Calgary, Alberta
T2V 5A8
Telephone: (403) 253-7990
Fax: (403) 253-8203

Department:
Prime Minister of Canada
Langevin Building
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A2
Telephone: (613) 992-4211
Fax: (613) 941-6900
E-Mail: pm@pm.gc.ca

The Hon. Jim Prentice, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non-Status Indians
Why him? 18% of InSite users are Native Canadian

Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-4275
Fax: (613) 947-9475
E-Mail: Prentice.J@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
105-1318 Centre St NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 2R7

Telephone: (403) 216-7777
Fax: (403) 230-4368

Department:
Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Terrasses de la Chaudière,
North Tower, Suite 2100
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0H4
Telephone: (819) 997-0002
Fax: (819) 953-4941
E-Mail:

The Hon. Beverley J. (Bev) Oda, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women
Why her? 29% of Insite users are women.

Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-2792
Fax: (613) 992-2794
E-Mail: Oda.B@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
68 King Street East
Bowmanville, Ontario
L1C 3X2
Telephone: (905) 697-1699
Fax: (905) 697-1678

Department:
Canadian Heritage
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière, 12th Floor
15 Eddy Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0M5
Telephone: (819) 997-7788
Fax: (819) 994-1267
E-Mail:

The Hon. David Emerson, P.C., M.P.
Minister for International Trade and Minister for the Pacific Gateway and the Vancouver-Whistler Olympics
Why him? Insite is located just blocks from the proposed location of the Athletes" Village for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. The entire area around False Creek, Main Street Station and Gastown are undergoing major gentrification. There is concern that a "clean-up" effort of the Downtown East side will push injection drug users and other marginalized members of the community on to other jurisdiction s like New Westminster and away from established resources like Insite, funded housing, food banks and detox programs.

Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 943-0267
Fax: (613) 943-0219
E-Mail: Emerson.D@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
2148 Kingsway
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5N 2T5
Telephone: (604) 775-6263
Fax: (604) 775-6284

Department:
International Trade
Lester B. Pearson Building, Tower B, 5th Floor
125 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0G2
Telephone: (613) 992-7332
Fax: (613) 996-8924
E-Mail:

The Hon. Diane Finley, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development
Why her? InSite is the enrty point for many injection drug users not only to health care, but also to other social services.
Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 996-4974
Fax: (613) 996-9749
E-Mail: Finley.D@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
70 Queensway West
Simcoe, Ontario
Telephone: (519) 426-3400
Fax: (519) 426-0003

Department:
Human Resources and Social Development
Place du Portage, Phase IV,
14th Floor 140 Promenade du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0J9
Telephone: (819) 994-2482
Fax: (819) 994-0448
E-Mail:


The Hon. Lawrence Cannon, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Why him? See below for the role of this office in the minister's own words. Remind him we're not only interested in public transportation. Make him aware that addiction is one of the "realities around us". 7278 members of the downtown Eastside community are registered at Insite.

Parliament Hill:
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Telephone: (613) 992-5516
Fax: (613) 992-6802
E-Mail: Cannon.L@parl.gc.ca

Constituency Offices
127 Joseph Street (Main Office)
Gatineau, Québec
J8L 1G1
Telephone: (819) 281-2626
Fax: (819) 281-2755


143-B Principale Street South
Maniwaki, Québec
J9E 1Z8
Telephone: (819) 441-2510
Fax: (819) 441-2680


Department:
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities
Place de Ville, Tower C, 29th Floor
330 Sparks StreetOttawa, Ontario
K1A 0N5
Telephone: (613) 991-0700
Fax: (613) 995-0327
E-Mail: mintc@tc.gc.ca

Notes for an address by the Honourable Lawrence Cannon Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communitesto the Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesMontréal, Quebec June 4, 2006
(from: http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/speeches-discours/20060604_e.shtml --accessed Aug 30, 2006)

[On the role of his office]: …Our goal is to build on the vitality of our cities and communities, and use our transportation system to make Canada more competitive in the global economy.

To do this, we need to be clear about how the pieces fit together. My approach has three main elements: understanding the world we live in, developing strategies to deal with this, and turning this into action.

First, we need to recognize that our challenges are rooted in the realities of the world around us. Consider dynamics like globalization, the rise of China and India, and the importance of our partnership with the United States.
Second, how do we respond to these challenges? We have to choose the strategic priorities on which action is required, a federal role is justified, and for which my portfolio is entrusted with practical tools.
There are four:
Economic competitiveness;
Quality of life;
The environment; and
Accountability to Canadians.

These four strategic priorities represent challenges of national scope, and important federal responsibilities. Those responsibilities include legislation, policies and investments that underpin the national transportation system, particularly its efficiency, safety, security and sustainability; the management of our borders; and investments in strategic and community infrastructure.

While each of these are legitimate areas for concrete federal actions, they will also demand strong partnerships with provincial and territorial governments, and our partners in Canada’s municipalities.
They will also require transparency and accountability on the part of all governments, and a renewed emphasis on results.

And finally, the third and most important of three main elements of this portfolio strategy – action. Over the coming months, I will be advancing practical, specific measures in four inter-related areas:
Sustainable infrastructure, which I will expand on shortly;
Transportation Gateways and Trade Corridors, starting with the Asia-Pacific Gateway Initiative to prepare for expanding trade with Asia;
Transportation security, including public transit; and
Building strong communities that offer a healthy environment and a good quality of life. (emphasis added)
…
Conclusion
Canada has been one of the great political and economic success stories of the 20th century. Together, we can ensure that Canada remains a model for the world, admired and even envied for its respect for diversity, the rule of law, and for the quality of life it offers its citizens. By building stronger communities, safer and more prosperous cities, by modernizing and developing our infrastructure and by cleaning up the environment, we are building a better Canada for future generations.