As part of Tamarack's partnership with ESDC, Vibrant Communities is committed to supporting cities implement the Federal Poverty Reduction Strategy. This article outlines why cities are crucial in poverty reduction, and some initial thoughts on how community-based organizations can get the most out of the national strategy.
Peel Region launched their second poverty reduction strategy in 2018 and became the first community in Canada to commit to a 10-year plan to end poverty. Learn about Peel’s process and how they used their learnings and successes to inform their work.
The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos announced Canada was on target to create 40,000 more affordable child care spaces by 2020, and noted the impact of three new benefits meant to support those with modest incomes.
As of April 1, 2019, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase to $11.05 per hour and then increase by about 55 cents each year until April 2022.
University of Toronto geographers, Jeff Allen and Steven Farber, published a study on transportation poverty faced by urban Canadians.
Calgary's 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness was concluded in 2018. 10,000 people were housed and the number of Calgarians experiencing homelessness reduced by 32%.
Chatham-Kent will partner with people with lived experience of poverty to create a report depicting the unique challenges of poverty in Chatham-Kent and providing recommendations to create a vibrant community.
Iowa saw a 1.1% increase in self-sufficiency. This translates to nearly 25,000 individuals being lifted out of poverty and no longer requiring public assistance or family support.
Peel launched an interactive food map, listing all of the food programs in the region.
Prince Edward Island launched their provincial poverty reduction action plan using a whole-of-community collaborative process.
Oxford County celebrated 2018 successes by publishing their 2018 Progress Report, detailing their new Draft Zero Poverty Plan, Oxford County’s Profile of Wellbeing, and their first year offering Bridges Out of Poverty.
Niagara Prosperity Initiative’s 2019 Request for Proposals will open February 4-March 1. The proposal outline and instructions can be found on the United Way’s website in advance.
The NWT Poverty Update and news release highlights include gains for families with the Child Benefit and making some progress through Housing First and Yellowknife Women’s Society opening eight semi-permanent units for single women.
Red Deer released their 2018 living wage report demonstrating a cost of living increase for families and individuals. Childcare, housing, food and transportation continue to account for significant household expenses.
Events
Collective Impact: Leading Theory to Action
Toronto, Ontario | March 19 - 20, 2019
This 2-day workshop is designed to build your capacity to mobilize, launch and sustain Collective Impact Initiatives by providing you with theory, resources and opportunities to practice with – and learn from – your peers. Learn More and Register.
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Join the 70+ cities, towns, regions, provinces and territories that are already members of Vibrant Communities - Cities Reducing Poverty, a learning community and movement aimed at reducing poverty for 1 million Canadians through aligned poverty reduction strategies at municipal, provincial and federal levels. Benefits of membership include seats to annual Cities Reducing Poverty face-to-face gatherings, online seminars and practice calls, access to fundraising and evaluation support, and full access to the online learning community at www.tamarackcommunity.ca/citiesreducingpoverty.
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