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Comprehensive Poverty Reduction Plan Needed

Thanks to the efforts of many people across Ontario, the Provincial Government has promised to develop a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy.

Now it is important to let the government know that you want them to follow through on their commitment.

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Action Needed

Please send a quick message urging the Ontario Government to follow through with its commitment to introduce a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy. You can use the sample letter below or write your own message to Premier McGuinty.

Step 1: Copy the sample letter below, if you wish to use it.

Step 2: Click here to open the feedback page on the Premier's website.

Step 3: Paste the sample letter in the message box. Feel free to modify the letter and add your own message.

Step 4: Enter your e-mail address, name and address where indicated.

Step 5: Hit Send.

Sample Letter

 

Dear Premier McGuinty,

I support the Government of Ontario's commitment to develop a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy for the province. I urge you to focus on structural solutions for poverty which aim to reduce poverty in Ontario by 25% by 2012 and by 50% by 2017. The strategy needs to achieve:

• Sustaining employment, so that full-time, full-year work provides a life free of poverty
• Strong social safety network that provides a livable income for those unable to work
• Strong and supportive communities, with an investment strategy to build more affordable housing, and other important community services

As many people and communities across Ontario struggle with job loss and a slowing economy, it is even more urgent for the Provincial Government to introduce a strong poverty reduction plan.

As a supporter of Mennonite Central Committee Ontario, I encourage you to read MCCO's submission, Toward a Poverty Free Ontario: at www.mcc.org/ontario. It draws directly upon MCC Ontario's work with people in poverty to offer specific recommendations for an effective poverty reduction strategy.

Thank you for your attention. Please keep me informed about the Government's poverty reduction strategy.

Sincerely,

 

 

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For further information or to receive MCCO's Advocacy Updates:
Greg deGroot-Maggetti

519-745-8458