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

The Spectator’s View: Housing strategy died in the name of ideology

By Visitor | Monday, March 4th, 2013

 

Bill C-400 is dead. It’s not surprising that the NDP-sponsored bill calling for a National Housing Strategy was defeated by the Conservative majority. Private member bills hardly ever get past second reading. And one backed by the NDP probably never had a chance with the Harper government.

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A National Conversation on Housing has Begun

By Megan Yarema | Thursday, February 28th, 2013

Last night, after much effort and support, Bill C-400 for a national housing strategy was defeated by a vote of 153 to 129.  To read the hansard from last night and see which MPs voted in favour click here.

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The TRUTH about Bill C-400

By Megan Yarema | Wednesday, February 27th, 2013

On behalf of the Conservative government, Tony Clement has spoken out against C-400 calling it a “dangerous new NDP spending scheme” for more social housing.

This is a completely false characterization of Bill C-400.

Let’s be very clear:

1)      Bill C-400 is NOT a money bill.

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Open Letter to MPs: Let's End Homelessness

By Megan Yarema | Tuesday, February 26th, 2013

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Open Letter to Canada’s Members of Parliament,

This Wednesday, February 27th, Bill-C400, which calls for federal leadership in developing a national housing strategy, will be voted on at second reading.  If passed, the bill will be sent to committee for all-party review, debate and discussion.  If it is defeated, Canada will remain one of the only developed countries in the world without a national commitment or strategy to address homelessness and inadequate housing. 

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Canada Needs a National Housing Strategy

By Megan Yarema | Wednesday, February 6th, 2013

*Cross posted from Canada Without Poverty's website.

Thousands of people visibly and invisibly homeless, millions more housing insecure and housing affordability is dropping; Canada is in the midst of a housing crisis.  Various programs and policies are in place across the country, but what is missing is a coordinated approach to housing with strong leadership, adequate funds, and complaints and accountability mechanisms.  What is needed is a national strategy.

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