While Canada has been a champion for tuberculosis (TB) elimination efforts through sustained investments in The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Stop TB Partnership's TB REACH initiative, we are falling short on both global and national commitments.
Canada has failed to meet its fair share contribution to research and development for TB every year since the UN targets were set in 2018, and domestic investments are insufficient to end TB within our borders, which disproportionately affects Indigenous and newcomer populations. However, there are many opportunities this year for Canada to be a leader in the quest to eliminate TB – the world's deadliest infectious disease – at home and abroad! We just need the political will to make it happen.
September 24: TB reception
6:00-8:00pm ET at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel (100 Kent St., Summit Room, 29th Floor)
On the eve of the Hill day, join Results Canada for an evening of impactful connections and passionate discourse the world’s deadliest infectious disease, tuberculosis (TB). We will draw attention to what's needed to end this epidemic and highlight the incredible work being done right now to save millions of lives. We're thrilled to welcome impactful speakers, including Ani Herna Sari from Indonesia who will share her inspiring story of fighting and beating multidrug-resistant TB, and our parliamentary cohosts, MP Salma Zahid and MP Ziad Aboultaif. Come learn, mingle, and help us build the political momentum needed to ensure Canada will #LeadOnTB!
Register here
September 25: Hill Day
Partners In Health, Results Canada, Stop TB Canada, Médecins Sans Frontières, TBPeople Canada, and TBFighters are organizing a TB advocacy day on Parliament Hill to call on Canada to #LeadOnTB! Essentially it’s a day where passionate advocates descend on Ottawa to raise awareness of TB among our decision-makers and call on them to take action to help end this treatable and preventable disease. To get a sense of the experience, watch TBFighters' video on the TB Hill Day that happened this April in Washington, DC. Please note that REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED for participants, but you can support this initiative by inviting your MP to participate.
Here is the schedule of trainings leading up the Hill Day. Please note these are for participants of the Hill Day only.
September 3: TB and the power of advocacy - COMPLETED
An info session to provide an overview of the power of advocacy, highlighting why the voices of everyday Canadians matter to decisionmakers, as well as the critical necessity of advocating to end TB in Canada and around the world.
Watch the recording
September 17: So, you’re meeting your MP? - COMPLETED
An interactive session to give you the skills and confidence needed to hold successful meetings with Canadian parliamentarians. Get tips, tricks and best practices, as well as an opportunity to practice through a mock Member of Parliament (MP) meeting with a #LeadOnTB organizer!
Watch the recording
September 24: Logistics and preparation
3:30-5:00pm ET at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel (100 Kent St., Lower Level)
An in-person training session to provide you with the tools needed to have successful meetings with parliamentarians on the #LeadOnTB Hill Day the next day! You will be walked through your briefing package, provided with an opportunity to ask questions, and meet your groups.
Register here
September 25: Post Hill Day Bites & Brews
6:00pm- 8:00pm at 3 Brewers (240 Sparks St. at Bank St)
Stop TB Canada and Hill Day organizing partners invite you to celebrate a successful and busy day of advocacy with bites and brews. This is a chance to put your feet up, share stories from the day, network with peers, and participate in fun #EndTB and #EndStigma games.
Register here
Traveling to Ottawa? Check out our guide on where to stay, how to get around, and what to do while you're here!
