10. 25 in 5 Founding Declaration: Still the anchor
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Notes de l'éditeur
This slide speaks to where we are now, in 2009 Measurable progress has been made since the budget of 2009 and the introduction of the poverty reduction legislation… But first – let’s explore the origins of 25 in 5…
Pt 2 Building public awareness and solidifying political commitment for a serious poverty reduction plan in Ontario
Pt 2 of Declaration and public statements including op-eds, open letters, etc…
Liberals made commitment to a plan for families and children centred around the OCB; subsequently won election.
April 14 th was significant for a number of reasons Showed that the anti-poverty movement had legs Showed government that they could put their Minister in front of 500 people with lived experience, advocates, and activists and that they would be ready to listen
Most agree that Minister Matthews is a fellow traveller – but the question seems to be how do we ensure that the legislation is given life beyond the mandate of the current government Most agree that the legislation is largely symbollic – but symbols are important Bill is at second reading – has been referred to the standing committee on social justice Gov’t has promised that there will be consultations – but they will likely take place in Toronto only as legislature is currently in session 25 in 5 currently completing a clause by clause review and identifying potential amendments which will include: Adding in timelines for review and for publication Ensuring funding for consultations Shaming, naming and blaming mechanisms – ie who can the public hold accountible?
Ensure that the government’s existing PRS commitments are fulfilled and plans are implemented in order to achieve its first 25% target for children despite the economic down turn Continue to push the government to make a commitment to a poverty-free Ontario: a dvocate for a plan and the public investments needed to lift all Ontarians out of poverty – not just children
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