Thousands Across Canada Call for an End to Poverty
Volunteers call for forthcoming national Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy to be based in human rights and fully funded in Budget 2018.
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Coalition of Poverty and Housing Advocates Call for a Rights-Based Approach to Addressing Poverty
Le texte français suit. Coalition of Poverty and Housing Advocates Call for a Rights-Based Approach to Addressing Poverty
This World Mental Health Day, let’s talk about systemic dysfunction
October 10th is World Mental Health Day and it is time for people in Canada to reflect on the barriers to equality faced by those living with health issues related to mental health.
Bill proposes adding social condition to Ontario Human Rights Code
Bill proposes adding social condition to Ontario Human Rights Code October 4, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canada Without Poverty (CWP) has learned that Nathalie Des Rosiers, MPP for Ottawa-Vanier, has introduced a bill adding social condition as a ground of…
Presentation to the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA)
Yesterday, Canada Without Poverty’s Harriett McLachlan and Michèle Biss presented to the Standing Committee on Finance. This is a transcript of the oral presentation.
Census data reveals far more than how much the average Canadian makes
Last week, Statistics Canada released the 2016 Census data on income which showed a mixed bag for the country’s overall economic health.
The cycle of student debt and poverty – and how we aren’t ending it
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…
Census data reveals poverty still at critical levels in Canada
Census data reveals poverty still at critical levels in Canada September 13, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
“We Need a Plan”: pharmacare in Canada
To mark this past Labour Day, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) launched its “A Plan for Everyone” campaign urging the government to create a national pharmacare plan.
The consequences of poverty and disaster
This past weekend, news coverage in North America was dominated by the devastation unleased by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Images on television and social media showed alarmingly high waters, stranded people, and the total destruction of homes.
Unequal systems: food access and prejudice in Canada
Does this sound familiar to you: “the only reason that poor people are so unhealthy is that they don’t know how to eat a healthy diet”?
International Spotlight on Canada at UN Review on Racial Discrimination
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.