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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Promoting Income Security Across the Life Cycle

By Melodi Alopaeus | Thursday, April 26th, 2012

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

What does public policy in Canada look like when we prioritize the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society—children, low-income individuals, and seniors? Some of the nation’s brightest public policy thinkers gathered to respond to this question at the recent Dignity for All campaign Policy Summit in Ottawa.

The theme of this year’s Summit was income security throughout the life cycle, exploring issues related to federal income security programs for children, working adults, and seniors. The Summit represented a step forward toward drafting a model federal poverty elimination strategy – one of the DfA campaign’s primary goals.

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Campaign members respond to federal budget

By Simon Lewchuk | Friday, March 30th, 2012

On March 29, the federal government released its much-anticipated 2012-13 budget. What implications will it have for Canadians living in poverty? Several Dignity for All campaign members share their thoughts:

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CASW releases report calling for more accountability with the Canada Social Transfer

By Fred Phelps | Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

(Français à suivre) The Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) issued a comprehensive report on March 19th aimed at bringing attention to the lack of accountability inherent in the receipt and delivery of the Canadian Social Transfer.

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Alternative Federal Budget Says to Invest in Canadians

By Megan Yarema | Thursday, March 15th, 2012

As Canadians prepare for the release of the federal budget this month they should immerse themselves in the 2012 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB) that was launched today. Offering details of a Canada that “could be”, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) has continued their annual assessment of the economy and offered a fresh perspective that focuses on the needs of Canadians.

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