Exploring how to advance community change through social procurement, instead of profit-focused, public-private partnerships.
Written by Maureen Owens (she/her) and Molly McCracken (CCPA)
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Recognizing the power of local government to lead positive social change, the Community Social Planning Council of Greater Victoria has produced a comprehensive toolkit that outlines "every tool in the municipal toolbox" to accelerate housing solutions at the local level.
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Searching for government benefits can feel like wading through a huge ocean of information. With so many programs out there, it can be hard to know where to start. As Canada continues to confront COVID-19, the need to help people who are financially struggling to access financial relief has never been greater.
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There are millions of people across Canada living in poverty. Yet, in this recent federal election, poverty and inequality was almost entirely ignored. Poverty in Canada is a crisis that needs to be prioritized. The fact that we do not see it this way betrays some of our deeply held beliefs about who is poor, why people are poor, and what (if any) are the responsibilities of governments and citizens to do something about it.
