| Type of parliamentary body |
Informal |
| Nature |
Permanent |
| Related to chambers |
House of Commons
Senate
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| Date of creation |
14 June 2010 |
| Last renewal date |
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| Mandate |
The HAT Parliamentary Caucus is an all party, non partisan initiative composed of Members of Parliament and Senators who are dedicated to working together to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS & TB, develop a better understanding of the challenges faced by stakeholders and organizations, and provide a forum within parliament, for the exchange and discussion of ideas and initiatives related to the needs of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and TB. |
| Membership |
Membership of the HAT Caucus is open to all Members of Parliament and Senators in the House of Commons. To become a Member of the HAT Caucus Members of Parliament and Senators are asked to sign the HAT Caucus Membership form. There is no cost to become a member of the HAT Caucus. The HAT Caucus was created by Member of Parliament, Dr. Ruby Dhalla and is currently co-chaired by Lois Brown (Conservative Party), Johanne Deschamps, (Bloc Québécois), Dr. Ruby Dhalla (Liberal) and Glen Thibeault (New Democrat Party) |
| Working methods |
Not applicable |
| Relations with other parliamentary bodies |
The HAT Caucus works with other parliamentary groups and caucus to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS & TB in parliament and promote policies, and initiatives for the control and cure of HIV/AIDS & TB |
| Relations with external bodies |
The HAT Caucus works with organizations, stakeholders, and individuals to help raise awareness about HIV/AIDS & TB in parliament and promote policies, and initiatives for the control and cure of HIV/AIDS & TB |
| Subjects dealt with |
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
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PRESIDING OFFICER(S)
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| Name |
Ms. Ruby Dhalla |
| Notes |
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| Address (if different from above) |
1 House of Commons, Rm 218 West Block , Ottawa, Ontario , K1A 0A6 |
| Phone |
613 995 4843 |
| Fax |
613 995 7003 |
| E-mail |
dhallr@parl.gc.ca |
| Website |
www.rubydhalla.ca
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SECRETARY
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| Name |
Ms. Candice Debi |
| Notes |
Director of Communications and E.A to Dr. Ruby Dhalla |
| Address (if different from above) |
270 Orenda Road, Unit B, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 4X6 |
| Phone |
905 874 6868 |
| Fax |
905 874 1415 |
| E-mail |
dhallr1@parl.gc.ca |
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