CAMPP HOSTS JOHN SEWELL, FORMER TORONTO MAYOR, TO TALK ABOUT CITY BUILDING & ROLE OF HOSPITALS

CAMPP or the Citizens for an Accountable Mega-Hospital Planning Process is hosting two public events looking at the role hospitals play in cities, and problems that come with hospital consolidation and construction of “mega” facilities in Ontario.

JOHN SEWELL, former Toronto mayor and City Councillor, author, urban activist and Member of the Order of Canada, will lead a compelling discussion of interest to all who are concerned about the future of Windsor-Essex as it confronts social and economic problems related to urban sprawl amid record unemployment, excessive property vacancy rates and pressure to keep taxes unchanged.

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING:  A screening of the acclaimed 2015 film directed by Avi Lewis, based on Naomi Klein’s book with the same name, will take place in collaboration with the Council of Canadians, Windsor Chapter. With its powerful message of hope, the film confronts the challenges of rebuilding local economies and reclaiming democracy in the face of climate change and unbridled corporate power.

TAMARA STOMP, Windsor lawyer, former Deputy Mayor of Kingsville, will share her perspective on the importance of building a vibrant city core as a means to achieving better regional strength.

STEVE GREEN, passionate environmentalist and urban activist, Coordinator of the W-E Community Garden Collective, will discuss risks to environmental sustainability and food security caused by rampant development of productive farmland, a protected and limited natural resource.

Events on both days are free of charge and all are welcome.  All members of Windsor City Council have been invited.  Guests are welcome to participate in as many or as few of the program events as they wish.

CAMPP Day 1:  City Building & the Role of Hospitals

Where: Vanier Hall, Winclare Room, University of Windsor
Wyandotte Street East and Huron Church

When: 7pm, Wednesday, February 3, 2016

What: John Sewell, former Toronto mayor and councillor, author, urban activist
Member of the Order of Canada,
will lead a provocative and informative discussion
from his broader perspective and first-hand knowledge of
other hospital construction projects taking place around Ontario.

Bus Route: Crosstown 2

Day 2:  Our Health, Our Region, Our Story

Where: Central Branch of Windsor Public Library, in the auditorium, 850 Ouellette Avenue

When: Thursday, February 4, 2016

Program Outline:  

• 10.00 am: THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING:  Free screening of the acclaimed 2015 film     directed by Avi Lewis, based on Naomi Klein’s book with the same name, in partnership with the Council of Canadians, Windsor Chapter. With its powerful message of hope, the film confronts the challenges of rebuilding local economies and reclaiming democracy in the face of unbridled corporate power and climate change.
• Noon – 1.00 pm: JOHN SEWELL, former Toronto mayor and councillor, author, urban activist, Member of the Order of Canada, will lead a compelling lunchtime discussion from his broader perspective and first-hand knowledge of other hospital construction projects taking place around Ontario.
• 1.30 – 2.30 pm: TAMARA STOMP AND STEVE GREEN: Interactive panel discussion unpacking the environmental and political economics of a plan to move regional hospital healthcare to Windsor’s periphery.
• 2.30 pm: Wrap-up & next steps

Bus Route: Central 3