Poverty Reduction in Ontario – Now More than Ever is the Time (Cambridge)

Community Conversation on Poverty Reduction When: Friday, October 24 Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Where: Bowman Room at Cambridge City Hall 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge MAP Opportunities Waterloo Region, the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries and the Social Planning … Continue reading →

Poverty Reduction Highlighted in Question Period, Sept. 24

The NDP used all six of its questions in the House on September 24 to press the Government on its poverty reduction plan. Having just released its own report on eight town hall meetings, the NDP asked about delaying implementation of the plan, action on child poverty, job losses in Ontario, and … Continue reading →

Good Jobs Now for a Greater Toronto (Toronto)

When: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22nd Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre THE NEW GLOBAL ECONOMY is rapidly changing the world of work. What is happening to the principle of decent jobs, living wages, equity and a secure future for all? What will it take to improve … Continue reading →

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 9 weeks to go to Ontario government’s deadline

In this week’s bulletin: Question Period in the House: Focus on Government’s poverty reduction plans Social and environmental linked to economy, says business leader Mapping Poverty Action: Anti-poverty advocates from across Canada meet in Ottawa Community Actions in October … Continue reading →

Candidates Debate on Poverty Issues (Toronto)

For immediate release: Ending Poverty is on the Federal Election Agenda Local Candidates Get Set for a Make Poverty History Debate WHAT: Candidates Debate on Poverty Issues WHO: Christine McGirr (Conservative Party of Canada) Stephen LaFrenie (Green Party of Canada) Christine Innes … Continue reading →

Poverty Watch Ontario

To monitor and inform on cross-Ontario activity on the poverty reduction agenda

Monthly Archives: September 2008

Poverty Reduction in Ontario – Now More than Ever is the Time (Cambridge)

Poverty Reduction Highlighted in Question Period, Sept. 24

Good Jobs Now for a Greater Toronto (Toronto)

Countdown to a Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) – 9 weeks to go to Ontario government’s deadline

Candidates Debate on Poverty Issues (Toronto)