I believe that freedom from poverty is a human right.
I believe in equality among all people.
I believe we are all entitled to social and economic security.
I believe in dignity for all.
NOW is the time to end poverty in Canada.

I SUPPORT

dignity for all:
the campaign for a poverty-free Canada

Everyone has a right to live life with dignity

The Dignity for All Campaign calls for vigorous and sustained action by the federal government to combat the structural causes of poverty in Canada. We want:

  • A federal plan for poverty elimination that complements provincial and territorial plans.
  • A federal anti-poverty Act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results.
  • Sufficient federal investment in social security for all Canadians.

Together, we can eliminate poverty in Canada!

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Watch Live: “What’s Next?” poverty forum on Parliament Hill, Feb. 14th, 5:30 – 7 p.m. EST

Join us on Tuesday, February 14th 2012 from 5:30 – 7.pm. EST for a live stream of Dignity for All’s “What’s Next: How do we Address Poverty in Canada?”. The event will feature a panel discussion with MPs to identify how we can work together to fulfill the House’s unanimous resolutions in 1989 and 2009 to end poverty in Canada, followed by Q & A with Parliamentarians, social service providers and policy organizations, faith groups, unions, businesses, and members of the public, including those living in poverty.

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Event countdown is on! Speaker updates & new location

By Megan Yarema | Friday, February 3rd, 2012

*New location: Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau Street, Ottawa

Dear friends for a poverty-free Canada,

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What's next?

By Citizens for Public Justice | Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

This feature originally appeared on the website of Dignity for All campaign co-founder and partner, Citizens for Public Justice.

Have poverty issues been forgotten in Ottawa?

Not totally.

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Re-scheduled Event: "What's Next?" Now set for February 14

By Megan Yarema | Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

The Dignity for All event titled "What's Next? How to Address Poverty in Canada" has now been rescheduled for the evening of February 14th, 2012.  Following a last minute vote in the House of Commons, the event was moved from December 5th so as to ensure our panel of MPs was able to attend. 

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