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

Progress on poverty, one step at a time.

By Karri | Friday, November 6th, 2009

It can be easy to get discouraged. We’re being governed by a precarious minority parliament, the economy is still in the tank, and despite a 20-year-old commitment to change, almost one child out of every 10 still lives in poverty in Canada today.

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Stand Up to End Poverty

By Dignity for All and Make Poverty History | Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. From October 16 to 18, we will join millions of people around the world from Bangalore to Vancouver – and many places in between – in “standing up” to draw attention to the urgent need for governments to take action to end poverty.

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More Disappointing News for Women in Canada

By CASW | Thursday, October 1st, 2009

While it may seem hard to believe, women are still worse off financially than men, according to the most recent report by the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW).

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Momentum is Building

By Karri Munn-Venn and Mariel Angus | Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

It feels counter-intuitive, but very, very real. Despite a global recession and a federal government seemingly blind to social exclusion, momentum is building for action on poverty in Canada.

It began in Quebec.

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Short Story by Debbie Frost

By Kelly Law | Friday, August 7th, 2009

Over the years I have been asked to share my life story of being a single mom, in and out of poverty, spending twenty years in abusive relationships. One thing one must consider when asking us to share a story is that it is very difficult to put ones entire life in a paragraph or two.

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