Every winter, the same story runs again in news outlets across Canada, the United States, and Europe: “Four homeless people die of exposure” and “Homeless Man Dead of Hypothermia”. Every year, homelessness advocates warn of the dangers of extreme cold.
With celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Confederation planned in communities, provinces, and territories across the country, there is no denying that this year is a big one for Canada. Amid all the sesquicentennial festivities, this year will also be…
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?
Investing in Students: Not Only a Dollars Game Nearly 40% of students in Canada are food insecure. This can be experienced in many ways, ranging from not having enough money to purchase meals, skipping meals, or not eating nutritious foods.
Canadians Want A Rights-Based National Housing Strategy Housing is a hot topic in this country no matter where you live. The details of the conversation may shift depending on where you are, but across the country, these discussions reveal common…
Are We There Yet? Gender Equality in Canada In the wake of a startling year for women’s rights around the world, there is a feeling that we have a lot to be proud of as Canadians.
Imagine being faced with a daily decision to either pay your monthly rent, purchase winter jackets for your children, send a cheque for the hydro bill, or buy groceries. This is the reality for over four million people in Canada…
Did you know that in Canada one-fifth of all households experience extreme housing affordability issues – with 18% of all renters (over 730,000 households) experiencing severe housing affordability problems, threatening their security of tenure? Or that it’s estimated that approximately…
We can’t afford not to end veteran homelessness. At the end of this week, in Ottawa, hundreds of individuals will gather with Prime Minister Trudeau around the fallen soldier memorial to place poppies on the monument and recognize the lives…