Human rights are not a zero sum game
As the country gears up for Canada 150 celebrations this summer, much of the focus has been on celebrations of Canada’s achievements – but the data on poverty shows there is a long way to go.
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Can we lead on human rights when so many are hungry?
In a country with the 11th highest Gross Domestic Product, it can be hard for some to understand the harsh reality that people in Canada are going hungry. But over the past few weeks it seems as though people across…
CWP Talks Poverty in Northern Canada
CWP’s Michèle Biss has been in Northern Canada to meet with different communities and talk about poverty as a human rights violation.
When Middle Class Doesn’t Mean Getting By
The middle class is courted consistently by candidates and government officials seeking public support. In fact, just last week, the federal government released Budget 2017, which was entitled, “Building a Strong Middle Class”. This leaves us wondering: when it comes…
Press Release: 2017 Federal Budget
Federal budget takes aim at repairing social safety net, makes housing and childcare priorities For immediate release
What Does World Social Justice Day Mean for Canada?
What Does World Social Justice Day Mean for Canada? February 20th is the UN’s World Day for Social Justice, and this year, we’re reminded that despite extraordinary global strides towards eliminating poverty, equitable distribution of income and access to greater…
Investing in Students: Not Only a Dollars Game
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.
A Change in Recipe: Hunger Count 2016 Released
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…
We can’t afford not to end veteran homelessness.
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…
Poverty and the precarity generation.
“It’s going to happen. We have to accept that.” That’s what Finance Minister Bill Morneau said the other day about the future of precarious employment – contract work, short-term roles without benefits, and “gig economy” jobs (think: driving for Uber)…
Thousands Across Canada Call for Federal Action on Poverty
Thousands Across Canada Call for Federal Action on Poverty Volunteers call for forthcoming national anti-poverty plan to assure the rights of people in living in poverty For Immediate Release Ottawa, ON, October 17, 2016 — Over 850,000 people in Canada…
Is Canada on the cusp of change for people living in poverty?
Is Canada on the cusp of change for 4.9 million people living in poverty? This October, an important policy commitment has begun to take shape that could affect the lives of almost 5 million people in Canada, including 1.3 million…