Media Advisory - Bringing the Faces and Voices of Family Caregivers to Parliament Hill

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 7, 2015 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to the launch of a photographic census of family caregivers - parents, colleagues, friends, neighbours ─ who have to balance their personal commitments, unpaid caregiving duties and work responsibilities. 

Caring for family, friends and loved ones, once seen as a personal and private matter in family life, has now become one of the most important social policy issues in Canada and the world.  With over 6.1 million Canadians balancing caring and work responsibilities, the federal government has a critical role to play in supporting the health and well-being of these individuals.

You have the opportunity to attend this special preview of the Canadian Caregiver Coalition Caregiver Photo-Exhibit and meet with family caregivers and employers to learn about their challenges and how they have developed strategies to support balancing care and work.

WHAT:	Family Caregiver Recognition Breakfast and Photo Exhibit
WHEN:	Tuesday May 12, 2015
	8:00 am – 10:00 am
	Interviews and photo op at 9:30 am
WHERE:	Parliamentary Dining Room, 600-S Centre Block Building
WHO:	Siobhan Harty, Director General, Social Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada
	Jutta Schafler Argao, Vice President – People, Quality and Planning, Mississauga Halton Community Care Access Centre
	Justin Lear, Family Caregiver and National Account Manager, Becton Dickinson
	*With remarks from our special guests:
	The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors)
	Nadine Henningsen, President, Canadian Caregiver Coalition, Executive Director Canadian Home Care Association
	Christine Williams, Vice-President, Research & Policy, Canadian Cancer Society

A special thank-you to our partner the Canadian Cancer Society and our funder Janssen Inc., Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.

About the Canadian Caregiver Coalition
Established in 2000, the Canadian Caregiver Coalition (CCC) is a virtual coalition of diverse partner organizations that work collectively, and autonomously, to identify and respond to the needs of caregivers in Canada. Through our network of partners we ensure the realities and needs of family caregivers are reflected in our advocacy activities that influence policy and programming across the country.  To learn more, visit www.ccc-ccan.ca

SOURCE Canadian Caregiver Coalition

or to request a special invitation, please contact: Catherine Suridjan, MSW, RSW, Public Policy & Stakeholder Relations Lead, Canadian Caregiver Coalition, Tel: [phone] | E-mail: [email protected]