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.Hepatitis C is a-biocid-borne virus
that can have devastating effects
on some of its victims; leaving
them unable to work, to pay their
mortgages or to provide food for 1
their families. This is the tragic I
human toll of hepatitis C,
That's why, in the spring of 1998,
Ontario . Premier Mike Harris
declared his 'government's intention:
to provide ,financial assistance for
individuals wh o contracted
hepatitis, C as a result of receiving
blood or blood products in Ontario. M .
is the government's position that -these victims, through
no fault of their own, have;suffered, and are continuing to :.
suffer.. The, time for action is now.
To that end, the Ontario government is beginning
the'process of delivering fair and equitable treatment for
these people. The'first'step in this confidential process
to identify all potential victims who may have contracted
hepatitis C as a result of receiving blood products- in:...
Ontario before 1986 and after June 30,. 1990.
This would includes
•,All Ontario residents who know or suspect that they have
hepatitis-C as a result of receiving blood. products in Ontario.,
Ali former Ontario residents who
know or suspect that they have
hepatitis C as a result of receiving
blood products in Ontario,
• All people who know or suspect
that they have hepatitis C due to
contact with a spouse, partner or
parent whose hepatitis C was the
result of receiving blood products
In Ontario;
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This would not include:
• Those who contracted hepatitis C
between January I, 1986 and June 30,
1990 as they fall within the umbrella of federal -provincial
assistance being negotiated within class actions.
If you belong to any of the included groups, call one'of the
numbers listed below to receive an information .package
containing more details;
The Ontario government is beginningthis process because .,
we believe that, for victims of hepatitis C', waiting supply
prolongs the suffering. Please call so that together we can'
help you' get on with your life
In Toronto (4
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