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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Reducing income inequality in Canada: Federal Finance Committee commences study

By Simon Lewchuk | Friday, May 17th, 2013

Last month, the House of Commons conducted its study on income inequality in Canada. While there was originally only going to be one day allocated to the study, the efforts of groups and individuals across the country urging for more time made an impact and two additional days were added.

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Campaign calls on BC political parties to outline poverty plans

By Simon Lewchuk | Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Dignity for All campaign co-leads Canada Without Poverty and Citizens for Public Justice sent a letter to the leaders of BC's main political parties asking them to outline th

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Defending Social Programs for a Stronger Canada / Défendre les programmes sociaux pour un Canada plus fort

By Fred Phelps | Thursday, March 28th, 2013

The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) recently launched www.defendingsocialprograms.ca to draw attention to the Canadian Social Transfer and its potential to address Canada’s growing income inequality gap with accountable investments in the social determinants of health.

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Alternative Federal Budget seeks to reduce poverty together

By Brad Wassink | Monday, March 11th, 2013

Today, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released the annual Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) 2013 in advance of the federal budget expected in late March. This year’s AFB, entitled, “Doing Better Together” proposes a financial plan that focuses on the public good as opposed to austerity measures that undermine growth and hurt low-income Canadians the most.

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