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

Premiers meet in Halifax, but will they talk about poverty?

By Megan Yarema | Wednesday, July 25th, 2012

Today is the first day of the annual meeting of the Council of the Federation - a group comprised of the 13 premiers from all provinces and territories. From July 25-27 premiers have gathered in Halifax to discuss important issues such as healthcare, the environment, and a pan-Canadian energy strategy.  But is there room for poverty on the agenda? We hope so.

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Letter to NS Premier Darrell Dexter: Canada needs a poverty plan

By Simon Lewchuk | Thursday, July 19th, 2012

On July 25-27, the Council of the Federation (the council of the premiers of Canada’s thirteen provinces and territories) will hold their semi-annual meeting in Halifax, NS.

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Dignity for All Income Security Recommendations

By Simon Lewchuk | Friday, June 29th, 2012

A key goal of Dignity for All: the campaign for a poverty free Canada (DfA) is to bring together diverse stakeholders –social policy organizations, national anti-poverty and public interest groups, professional associations, labour organizations, faith communities, front-line service agencies, and people with lived experience of poverty – to find consensus and further develop

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All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus Launches

By Simon Lewchuk | Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Last week, several Dignity for All partners had the privilege of attending the kick-off reception for the All-Party Anti-Poverty Caucus (APC) on Parliament Hill. The APC will bring together parliamentarians, civil society organizations, community leaders, researchers, and other key stakeholders to find concrete solutions for reducing poverty.

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Open Letter to Provincial/Territorial Finance Ministers / Lettre ouverte aux ministres des Finances des provinces et territoires

By Visitor | Wednesday, June 13th, 2012

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Press Release: Open Letter to Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Finance from National Civil Society Organizations Regarding Concerns over Bill C-38

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