This week, Canada Without Poverty (CWP), eleven partner organizations, and twelve supporting organizations in the anti-poverty movement, submitted a report to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR).
Students head back to school this month to universities across the country; it’s a time to participate in social activities, a time to figure out what career path they’ll pursue, and – for many— it’s a time to rack up…
Canada is under review this week for some of the most egregious violations of human rights: the discriminatory treatment of racialized persons and the continuing systemic barriers that prevent equality in the country.
From regulation on unfair rent hikes to investments in affordable housing, the government of Ontario has announced a number of positive measures to address the province’s homelessness crisis. While these efforts are steps in the right direction, there is still…
In the midst of Canada150 celebrations, I cannot help but think back 50 years ago to Expo67 and the Centennial anniversary.
CWP’s Michèle Biss has been in Northern Canada to meet with different communities and talk about poverty as a human rights violation.
The past week was historic for the rights movement in Canada. The very first review of the country under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was held at the United Nations.
Canada is at a critical turning point for the 4.9 million people in this country who are living in poverty.
2017 is shaping up to be a bold new year for the relief of poverty in Canada! With the fresh start and Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy on the horizon, it’s a great time to gather up our new year’s resolutions,…
This December, CWP is pleased to announce the release of our 2016 Poverty Progress Profiles!
Human Rights Day Reminds Us Our Rights Record Is Unequal This year Human Rights Day is more than just a moment of reflection; it’s an opportunity to ‘do rights’ differently.
When we talk about the social safety net in Canada, what do we mean? What are the policies and systems in place to help people in poverty who have to leave work and seniors?