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" About Assistance for Hepatitis C Sufferers In Toronto (416) 327-0539 TTY 1-800-387-5559 That‘s why, in the spring of 1998, 'u, Ontario Premier Mike Hams I" declared his gm'ernmem h Intention _r) to provide financiai .lws'mnee [my ' cli_l mdn'ldualx “he mntrdeted hepdmix t' dy, d rexuh m receivmg hhmd or bland products :11 l )ntdrin, It ly the gmemmcm _ position ths; these victims, through no haul! of their own have wffercci Jnd are continuing to when The time for action 1s mm: To that end, the Ultldl’lt‘ government is beginning the process of delivering fair and equitable treatment for these people, The tirst step in this confidential process is 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 include: . All Ontario residents who know or suspect that they have hepatitis C as a result of receiving blood products in Ontario. Hepatitis C. is a blood-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 their families. This is the tragic human toll ofhepatitis C. 1-877-222-4977 Call Toll Free R}: The Ontario government is beginning this process because we believe that. for victims of hepatitis C, waiting simply prolongs the suffering. Please call so that together we can help you get on with your life. lfyou belong to any of the included groups, call one of the numbers listed below to receive an information package containing more details. IialllN This would not include: . . Those who contracted hepatitis (, between January l, 1986 and lune Jo, 1990 as they fall within the umbrella of federal-provincial assistance being negotiated within class actions. . 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. . All former Ontario residents who know or suspect that they have hepatitis C as d result of receiving blood products in Ontario.