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Poverty and Housing News Roundup
Between the Fall Fiscal Statement and the release of Census 2016 data on housing affordability, it’s been an eventful and busy time here at Canada Without Poverty (CWP). With everything going on, we wanted to break down some key takeaways…
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.
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
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…
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 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.
Who is Kept Safe by the Ontario Safe Streets Act?
From regulation on unfair rent hikes to investments in affordable housing, the government of Ontario has announced a number of positive measures to address the province’s homelessness crisis. While these efforts are steps in the right direction, there is still…
150 Years of Colonialism and Poverty
This blog is the second installment in our series for Canada 150 through a poverty and human rights lens.
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.
35 Years of Progress – but a Ways to Go
This week, Canada is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a critical part of our Constitution that has become a symbol of national pride and a cornerstone of Canadian identity.
Press Release: 2017 Federal Budget
Federal budget takes aim at repairing social safety net, makes housing and childcare priorities For immediate release