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We can’t afford poverty
Sunday, July 11th, 2010
July 9, 2010
My bill calls on all future governments and Parliaments to make eliminating poverty their goal. The law would be anchored on Canada’s international human rights commitments and hold the government to account for its action or inaction. I know it’s the right thing to do and I believe it’s also smart economics. With 3.4 million people poor, Canada leaves one of every 10 persons out of productivity. The bill for poverty is about $90 billion each year. A job may be part of the solution but, with an estimated 750,000 working and still poor, Canada also needs a bold strategy.
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