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The Canadian League Against Epilepsy is an organization of medical and basic sciences professionals counting more than 125 members, including physicians, basic scientists, nurses, neuropsychologists, neuroradiologists, students and other health professionals. Our members are all keen to take advantage of their passions and their knowledge in their respective fields to better respond to various basic needs of the epileptic population, present and future. We also work in collaboration with several organizations such as the Canadian Epilepsy Alliance, the American Epilepsy Society and the North American Commission for Epilepsy. We meet at the time of the Canadian Congress of Neurological Sciences and every other year at the Canadian League Against Epilepsy meeting. The league members are also in contact on an ongoing basis through our website in order to provide information and exchange views on various topics of current interest on epilepsy.

BC Women's was founded in 1994 when the Grace Maternity Hospital merged with the Women's Health Centre of the former Shaughnessy Hospital. As a result, BC Women's has a breadth and scope of obstetrical and specialized women's programs unmatched in the country. BC Women's Foundation supports the hospital so that: * BC Women's may continue to be a national leader in meeting the health needs of women, while treating patients and their families as partners in their health care choices. * The hospital can continue to provide academic, career, and leadership opportunities for health care professionals pursuing specialties in women's health. BC Women's provides its services with: * Compassion, caring, honesty and integrity * Respect for the rights, opinions and dignity of every individual: patients, families, and staff * And excellence in all we do BC Women's focuses its research, teaching and care on women's health and the health of their families.

PASAN formed in 1991 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis in the Canadian prison system. Today, we are the only organization in Canada exclusively providing HIV/AIDS education, support and advocacy to prisoners, ex-prisoners, young offenders and their families.

The Haliburton Highlands Health Service Foundation is an incorporated registered Canadian charity that financially supports the hospitals and health care facilities in Haliburton County. The money is raised through personal, business & corporate donations, special events, promotions, annual giving and the special gift program. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who dedicate their time and expertise to have better health care and hospital facilities.

The Lifesaving Society is a full-service provider of programs, products and services designed to prevent drowning. We are a national volunteer organization and registered charity composed of tens of thousands of individual members, and over 4,000 affiliated swimming pools, waterfronts, schools and clubs. The Lifesaving Society is a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education throughout Canada and around the world. We represent Canada in the Commonwealth Royal Life Saving Society and the International Life Saving Federation. The World Health Organization recognizes ILS as the world authority in the global effort to prevent drowning. The Lifesaving Society takes lead responsibility for drowning prevention in Canada.

AIDS PEI is guided by the principles of health promotion, population health, and community development. It acknowledges that determinants of health such as gender, social support networks, education, social and physical environments, personal health practices, coping skills, culture, biology and genetic endowment must be addressed if community-based AIDS work is to be effective. It affirms the voices of people living with HIV or AIDS. It is dedicated to developing new and innovative prevention/education initiatives for targeted populations including Youth, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community, Women, Intravenous Drug Users and those in correctional institutions. Theses initiatives enable individuals to manage their health through access to high quality support and educational programs. AIDS PEI attempts to use community development principles such as capacity building and community ownership in order to achieve these goals. It is committed to sharing resources and

The Walkerton & District Hospital Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a not-for-profit charitable organization. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of directors that represent the people of Walkerton and surrounding communities. The sole purpose of the Foundation is to raise funds for the benefit of our local hospital. We are here for you today and will continue to be here tomorrow. We will work our hardest to ensure that you, your family, and the entire community has the best possible health care facilities and services. We strive to provide great healthcare for all our patients close to home.

Lyme Ontario is dedicated to research, knowledge, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and control of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections. Lyme Ontario works with patients and researchers to obtain and provide scientific, peer-reviewed information on Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections such as Babesiosis, Erhlichiosis and Bartonella.

The Victoria Therapuetic Riding Association (VTRA) is a non-profit organization that uses horseback riding as a recognized therapeutic aid for people with a wide range of physical, intellectual and learning disabilities. VTRA offers classes to 145 children and adults with disabilities that include Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism, intellectual challenges, and hearing or vision impairment. VTRA has been operating since 1982 and is made up of a volunteer board, a small paid staff and more than 100 volunteers who through their dedicated contribution of time enable these individuals to ride each week.

Cowichan Independent Living is operated by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities. Our programs and services are founded on the principals that all people should be able to: 1.Live with dignity in their chosen community; 2.Participate in all aspects of their own lives; and 3.Control and make decisions about their own lives. What We Do: •Cowichan Independent Living will assist anyone who self discloses they have a disability. •We will advocate on behalf of persons living with a disability and at the same time, teach consumers the skills necessary to advocate for themselves. •We promote the independent living movement and model to improve the daily lives for persons living with a disability. •We network with all levels of government and the community to ensure that the needs of persons living with disabilities are being met. •We deliver programs and services based solidly on the principles of Independent Living.

The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACNL) is a consumer - focused, non-profit organization that provides supportive programs and services aimed at preventing HIV/AIDS and supporting persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. We work on a collaborative basis with our partners, interested groups and stakeholders to achieve our goals. We demonstrate accountability by ensuring a competent, effective and transparent organization.

Since 1993, we have been working to improve the quality of life in York Region by raising awareness through community education, and by providing support and access to dignified care for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. All our services are free of charge, confidential and anonymous. We envision an informed and compassionate society, which is supportive of people living with HIV/AIDS who are striving to overcome social, economic and service challenges, working with them towards a healthy and empowered lifestyle. The AIDS Committee of York Region recognizes: • The changing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS • The diverse communities affected by HIV/AIDS • The importance of providing relevant and responsive services in partnership with other service providers