I believe that freedom from poverty is a human right.
I believe in equality among all people.
I believe we are all entitled to social and economic security.
I believe in dignity for all.
NOW is the time to end poverty in Canada.

I SUPPORT

dignity for all:
the campaign for a poverty-free Canada

Year In Review

By Megan Yarema | Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

It has now been over two and half years since Dignity for All: The Campaign for a Poverty-Free Canada was launched at the Canadian Social Forum in Calgary. In that time, the campaign has grown significantly in both recognition and the number of supporters. Dignity for All now has 555 organizational endorsers and over 8,960 individual supporters.

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Report card on child and family poverty in Canada

By Laurel Rothman | Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Last month, Dignity for All  partner Campaign 2000 released its 20th report card on child and family poverty in Canada. While their findings are alarming, they point out that progress is possible when governments, employers, the community sector and citizens work together to end poverty.

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UPDATE December 5th event in Ottawa Postponed

By Megan Yarema | Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

Dear Dignity for All supporters and planned attendees of "What's Next? How do we Address Poverty in Canada?", on Monday Dec.5th.

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Encourage your MP to attend "What's Next: How do we Address Poverty in Canada?" on Monday Dec. 5th in Ottawa!

By Simon Lewchuk | Thursday, November 17th, 2011

On Monday December 5th, you're invited to Dignity for All's “What’s Next: How do we Address Poverty in Canada?" in Ottawa. Please also take a moment to contact your MP and encourage them to attend!

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Press Release by CASW asks to halt Crime Bill

By Megan Yarema | Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Dignity for All Campaign Committee member CASW (Canadian Association of Social Workers) released a statement on November 7th asking the Conservative government to rethink the Bill C-10 - the Omnibus Crime Bill that has been receiving mounting resistance from civil society. 

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