Ottawa: "How do we address poverty in Canada"- A Panel Discussion

Dignity for All: the campaign for a poverty-free Canada invites you to join a national conversation
What’s next: How do we Address Poverty in Canada?

Amidst growing public concern about inequality, how can we work together to address this issue for those who feel its effects most, the poorest 10% of Canadians? The evidence and research are in. What sort of meaningful action is needed now at the federal level?

When: Tuesday February 14th from 17:30-19:00
Where: Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa

PLEASE NOTE New Location for the event: Government Conference Centre, 2 Rideau St., Ottawa

Please join us for a lively and engaging conversation on where we go from here on the poverty front in light of the recent federal government reports on the issue: the Senate’s In from the Margins report (2009), the House Committee’s Federal Poverty Reduction Plan (2010), and the National Council of Welfare’s The Dollars and Sense of Solving Poverty (2011).

Moderated by Globe and Mail writer John Ibbitson, panelists include:

Jean Crowder, Member of Parliament / député (Nanaimo –Cowichan) (NDP / NPD)
Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament / député (Cape Breton –Canso) (Liberal / Libéral)
Leilani Farha, Dignity for All / Dignité pour touTEs
Jean-François Fortin, Member of Parliament / député (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia) (Bloc Québécois)
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Member of Parliament / député (Saanich–Gulf Islands)
Harriett McLachlan, Canada Without Poverty / Canada sans Pauvreté
Hon. Don Meredith, Senator / Le sénateur (Conservative / Conservateur)

There will be opportunities to hear perspectives, share ideas, and ask questions about what next steps are needed to address poverty in Canada.

Please RSVP by February 8th to Kizzy Paris at Canada Without Poverty: kizzy@cwp-csp.ca, or 613-789-0096.

This event is co-sponsored by MP Jean Crowder and MP Rodger Cuzner, and is also made possible by the support of CUPE.

For more information, please visit the event website >>
The event is being livestreamed on the Dignity for all Website >>