Swine Flu
From the Swine Flu to SARS, global health specialist, professor, author and journalist Dr. Raywat Deonandan is available for comment on the societal and public health impacts of infectious disease outbreaks.

Liberal Leadership Convention
The Liberal Leadership Convention will take place April 30 to May 2 and John Griffin is ready to comment. He’s a published author with experience in financial services and publishing – and his parents met at a Pierre Elliot Trudeau rally. He remains a committed member of the Liberal Party which he credits for his existence.

Lit City Toronto
From March to May 2009, Lit City celebrates writers who find inspiration in Toronto and use the city as a setting in their work with author readings, literary walking tours, book launches, panel discussions, exhibits and more.

Lit City kicked off at Toronto’s 175th anniversary party at City Hall on March 6, and runs until the 10th anniversary weekend of Doors Open, May 23 & 24, 2009. Toronto Author Farzana Doctor is available to speak about her involvement in the festival.

Jane’s Walk
On May 2 and 3, communities across Canada will be participating in Jane’s Walk. FCJ Refugee Centre Co-Director Franciso Rico Martinez will be leading one of the 117 Toronto-based walks.

Mother’s Day
In the Arab world, Mother’s Day coincides with the beginning of spring (March 21). Originally from the Middle East, Hanadi Loubani will be spending North American Mother’s Day (May 10th) celebrating Mother Earth and building community in her neighbourhood by cleaning up the area alongside her mother and 2-year old daughter.

Sales Tax Harmonization
Bilal Rashid is a Certified Management Accountant ready to comment on the impact of Sales Tax Harmonization on small business.