Child apprehension is a painful and complex issue – an issue that becomes even more challenging with an understanding of those groups who are overrepresented in foster care. Without a doubt, the most affected group in this regard is Indigenous…
At a time of increasing economic inequality, the 2017 Alternative Federal Budget (AFB), released today, makes it clear that the federal government cannot wait to implement changes which could transform Canada’s economy.
It’s International Women’s Day! We want shed light on how poverty is sexist and how 2017 is the year for gender equality. So what’s on your feminist agenda? Get a copy of ours, and #BeBoldForChange!
Yes, We’ll Say it: Poverty is A Women’s Issue. We know that poverty is sexist. We know that when women succeed, communities succeed.
Government of Canada Announces Consultation Process for Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Dignity for All campaign leaders welcome announcement of consultation process for a national anti-poverty plan.
This December, CWP is pleased to announce the release of our 2016 Poverty Progress Profiles!
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.
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…
“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)…
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…
$10 for a bag of potatoes. $8 for a bag of apples. $10 for a bag of flour. That’s what residents in Northern Ontario in communities from Timmins to Attawapiskat pay for supermarket staples, according to a recent report from…
As we continue to celebrate ChewOnThis! 2015, the Dignity for All Campaign is still pushing forward to promote awareness about the desperate need for national action on poverty. Recently, the Executive Directors of Canada Without Poverty and Citizens for Public…