In 1989 NDP MP Ed Broadbent, now an Honorary Director of Canada Without Poverty, put forward a motion to end child poverty that was moved unanimously in the House of Commons. Today, on Hunger Awareness Day, we not only acknowledge…
The Right Honourable Charles Joseph (“Joe”) Clark, PC, CC, AOE Born in 1939 in High River, Alberta, Mr. Clark has led a life of achievement as a student, politician, statesman, businessman and professor. He became active in politics while in…
Last November a stellar report on poverty in Canada was released by the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities Committee (HUMA). Titled, “Federal Poverty Reduction Plan: Working in Partnership Towards…
A lack of adequate resources for the education of youth across the country is a serious issue that has obvious affects on poverty. Quite possibly this issue is most seriously illuminated in Attawapiskat, Ontario near Timmins, where Aboriginal education is in a…
VESTA’s (Vancouver Elementary School Teacher’s Association) Anti-Poverty Committee is made up of a group of teachers who are committed to raising awareness, and identifying and finding solutions that address the impact of poverty on students in their school system. They are also concerned about the economic…
The National Centre for Children in Poverty says that “…poverty poses serious threats to children’s brain development.” How exactly? When a baby is born, their exposure to positive or negative stimulation will influence
Canada Without Poverty acknowledges the importance of philanthropy and the role it plays in CWP’s mission to eliminate poverty in Canada. CWP recognizes the goodwill of its supporters and pledges to maintain a high level of integrity and accountability. To…
Canada Without Poverty (CWP), as it is known today, has a long history of representing the interests of low-income and impoverished Canadians. The organization was founded officially in 1971 as the National Anti-Poverty Organization (NAPO) as a result of the…
Led by a Board of Directors with lived and living experience of poverty, Canada Without Poverty (CWP) is a non-partisan, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to ending poverty in Canada. Through engagement with partner civil society organizations, Government bodies, and the…
Canada Without Poverty is a non-partisan, not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the elimination of poverty in Canada. CWP is here because of your support. We would not be able to continue our work in eliminating poverty without your help. Please…
Dignity for All is a multi-partner, non-partisan campaign co-organized by Citizens for Public Justice and Canada Without Poverty with a vision to create a poverty-free and more socially secure and cohesive Canada. Since the inception of the campaign, we have…