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Dear Hon. Minister Elliott and Hon. Minister McNaughton,

We write to raise urgent concerns impacting migrant workers in our province. Seasonal farm workers are members of our communities and play an important role in maintaining Ontario’s food supply. Health workers providing services to these populations are sounding the alarm about inadequate supports for seasonal workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Dear Minister Elliott, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer has called for decisive action to “flatten the curve” of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak and alter the course of the pandemic in Canada to allow our health system the time and resources to respond. We commend the provincial government for declaring a state of emergency and making funds available to support service providers in responding to the crisis. However, there are critical gaps in Ontario’s response, and we all need to do more.

Today, March 2, marks the first annual Black Mental Health Day, recognized by communities across Ontario.

Dear friends and colleagues,

After more than fifteen years of relentless, smart and courageous leadership, Alliance Chief Executive Officer Adrianna Tetley is retiring.

Adrianna gave the Board of Directors her notice to retire in September 2019. She is committed to a smooth transition without the need of an interim CEO.  Our goal is to have the new CEO in place by June 2020.