<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Here's a brief summary of e-mails I have received from Canadians re: the Canadian Celiac Association. Marilyn ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >Not all the info on the listserv is useful to us. The US people have >different standards than we do, and the Europeans are different again. I >always caution people that they must be expert label readers. I agree >with wholeheartedly about supporting our Canadian national assoc. Our >government only talks to national organizations and we need to maintain >the C.C.A. so that we can get changes made. It is sometimes frustrating >at how slowly things happen, however. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >When I needed help in learning the ropes about feeding my husband (he is >the one with Celiac Disease) my local organization was right there. >Being active in our organization is one small way that I can repay them. >If I can help just one person deal with the complexities of eating a >gluten free diet, my time is well spent. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >It's amazing to me how many people complain about how >little clout we have and then won't support the organization(s) that are >supposed to provide it for us. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ > I couldn't agree more with your comments about supporting the CCA. > I am a Manitoba chapter member, and am constantly grateful for the >leadership national has shown. We also have to keep in mind that probably >most Canadian celiacs don't have easy internet access. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ For Canadians, who require more information about their national organization: The Canadian Celiac Association 190 - Britannia Road East, Unit 11 Mississauga, Ont. L4Z - 1W6 Toll Free Phone: 1-800-363-7296 Local calls: 905-507-6208 Fax: 905-507-4673