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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.

• Background
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• Explore the biblical vision of a poverty free society.
• Learn more about pathways towards a poverty free Ontario.
  

 

Background

In July, the Government concluded a process of community consultations to get public input on the plan. Thousands of people across the province participated in this process either by attending consultation meetings or by submitting their ideas by e-mail, letter or phone. Minister Deb Matthews, who is taking the lead on the poverty reduction strategy, is scheduled to release her report by December.

With a slowing economy, Premier McGuinty has already suggested the government is prepared to cut funding in everything but health and education in order to balance the provincial budget. The Government needs to hear from Ontarians like you, that poverty reduction remains a priority. Tough economic times are all the more reason to create a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy.

For further information, read MCC Ontario's submission to the provincial poverty reduction consultation - Toward a Poverty Free Ontario.

 

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

519-745-8458