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Watch the video: “What’s Next?” poverty forum on Parliament Hill

On February 14th, the Dignity for All campaign for a poverty-free Canada hosted “What’s Next? How do we Address Poverty in Canada?” on Parliament Hill. Over 130 people – including a significant number of parliamentarians, advocacy groups, and members of the public – attended the public forum, with many more from across the country watching online via our live feed.

John Ibbitson from the Globe and Mail moderated a panel discussion and Q & A with representatives from all parties. Participants expressed a strong desire to continue the non-partisan dialogue established at the event and to work together to identify and implement concrete, achievable measures for ending poverty with broad appeal and support. 

Panelists included:

  • Jean Crowder, NDP
  • Senator Jane Cordy, Liberal
  • Leilani Farha, Dignity for All
  • Jean-François Fortin, Bloc Québécois
  • Elizabeth May, Green Party
  • Senator Don Meredith, Conservative
  • Harriet McLachlan, Canada Without Poverty

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