Ed Strengthening Community Linkages On Poverty Reduction In Ontario E6
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Ed Strengthening Community Linkages On Poverty Reduction In Ontario E6
- 10. 25 in 5 Founding Declaration: Still the anchor
- 13. December 4, 2008: A PRS for Ontario “ There is a lot more work to do before we can say we have succeeded, but today we have built the foundation for real progress on poverty. We should celebrate this achievement. We will be focusing now on the next steps: the work that needs to be done to implement the plan announced today.” -- Pat Capponi responding to the Ontario government’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
Notas do Editor
- This slide speaks to where we are now, in 2009 Measurable progress has been made since the budget of 2009 and the introduction of the poverty reduction legislation… But first – let’s explore the origins of 25 in 5…
- Pt 2 Building public awareness and solidifying political commitment for a serious poverty reduction plan in Ontario
- Pt 2 of Declaration and public statements including op-eds, open letters, etc…
- Liberals made commitment to a plan for families and children centred around the OCB; subsequently won election.
- April 14 th was significant for a number of reasons Showed that the anti-poverty movement had legs Showed government that they could put their Minister in front of 500 people with lived experience, advocates, and activists and that they would be ready to listen
- Most agree that Minister Matthews is a fellow traveller – but the question seems to be how do we ensure that the legislation is given life beyond the mandate of the current government Most agree that the legislation is largely symbollic – but symbols are important Bill is at second reading – has been referred to the standing committee on social justice Gov’t has promised that there will be consultations – but they will likely take place in Toronto only as legislature is currently in session 25 in 5 currently completing a clause by clause review and identifying potential amendments which will include: Adding in timelines for review and for publication Ensuring funding for consultations Shaming, naming and blaming mechanisms – ie who can the public hold accountible?
- Ensure that the government’s existing PRS commitments are fulfilled and plans are implemented in order to achieve its first 25% target for children despite the economic down turn Continue to push the government to make a commitment to a poverty-free Ontario: a dvocate for a plan and the public investments needed to lift all Ontarians out of poverty – not just children