This presentation discusses "In from the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness", a report from the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology that offers 72 practical recommendations to “go beyond the ‘path dependency’ paralysis that has typified federal and provincial policy under governments of all affiliations for decades.”
Senator Art Eggleton
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It's Time to Bring Canadians in from the Margins
1. It’s time to bring Canadians in from the margins A Wellesley Institute webinar with Senator Art Eggleton January 15, 2010 The Hon. Art Eggleton, P.C. Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology
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10. “We have seen homelessness and poverty become increasingly worse as Canada has become increasingly richer.” Bruce Porter, Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation Even when people get all possible income and social supports, they are still in poverty At their worst, existing policies and programs trap people in poverty Poverty, housing, homelessness January 15, 2010 5
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12. Feedback Loop: Aboriginal people, single parents (usually women), people with disabilities, and immigrants most affected Poverty: Complex issue January 15, 2010 6
13. “It costs $48,000 a year to leave someone on the street. It costs $28,000 a year to house them. That argument has been around a long time. It does not seem to make any difference.” Kim Kerr, Executive Director, Downtown Eastside Residents Association Health-care , policing, education costs Diminished economic and social progress But… It’s not just about spending more, it’s about spending smarter Poverty: Costly issue January 15, 2010 7
14. The “policy orphan” – avoided by federal government and private sector Cost of homelessness – national price tag is up to $6 billion a year Income poverty – having a good job is no longer guarantees a good home Focus on Housing January 15, 2010 8
15. Let’s evaluate a few promising practices, starting with the big ones Before we get started, let’s do a quick poll using the poll buttons (on the right) January 15, 2010 How is Canada doing? 9
34. Released in December 2009 Debate in Senate delayed to early March Adoption is expected because the committee is bi-partisan (assuming no election) Government will have 150 days to respond Parliament is suspended!Where is the Report now? January 15, 2010 20
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