We need a coordinated plan of action, with targets, timelines, monitoring and evaluation, so the government and the citizens of Ontario can see how these elements fit together and whether they are bringing us closer to ending poverty and social exclusion in Ontario. Read more »
“Societies can reduce the rate and depth of poverty. The key rests in the political commitment to develop an integrated and comprehensive action plan to combat poverty.” CPJ’s Greg deGroot-Maggetti provides a brief overview of poverty reduction plans in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in this article from <em>the Catalyst</em>. The article also looks at keys to successful strategies to combat poverty and social exclusion. Read more »
UNICEF’s recent report, Child Poverty in Rich Countries 2005, paints an unflattering portrait of Canada’s lack of progress in reducing child poverty. With a child poverty rate of 14.9%, Canada ranks 19th out of 26 OECD nations. Read more »
