211 National

Signing of the Sublicensing Agreement for the Canadian Taxonomy of Human Services

October 24, 2006 -- Canadian Community Information and Referral Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario; remarks made by Paul Bartel, InformCanada, President.

It's not often that we are called upon to take part in a historic act involving one of the tools of our trade.  But today we are celebrating the signing of a pact that for our own small field of Information and Referral is indeed momentous. I am thrilled to officially announce the emergence of a new North American classification system built on the foundational AIRS/INFO LINE Taxonomy of Human Services, marked by the signing of a sublicencing agreement between InformCanada Federation and 211 LA County. This announcement is important to information and referral providers from all sectors, and everyone who believes that improved efficiencies can lead to more dollars directed to front line service delivery. Read more >>

October 24th was 211 Day: Niagara Falls, Ontario

The Canadian Community Information and Referral Conference theme was "Helping in Times of Crisis." -- and 211 Day sessions brought delegates up to date on 211 activities in Canada. Over 140 participants from all over Canada convened in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Session materials will be posted on the 2006 CCIRC website.

Ontario Project Symposium

On behalf of the 211 Ontario Project Steering Committee, thank you to the participants who attended the 211 Ontario Project Symposium. The phase 2 final report will be available at the end of February, and we look to phase 3 to implement the many tools and resources developed over the course of the two year project.

211 Project Steering Committee members are: Community Connection, Findhelp Information Services, Information Niagara, InformOntario, United Way of Greater Simcoe County, United Way of Niagara Falls, United Ways of Ontario (ex officio), United Way of South Georgian Bay. To contact us, please email the project coordinator: Findhelp Information Services.

Download symposium_documents_binder.pdf
Download taxonomy_project_for_211_ontario_symposium.ppt