Government of Canada concludes Tackling Poverty Together Project case study visit in Winnipeg, Manitoba
News Release
April 26, 2017 Winnipeg, Manitoba Employment and Social Development Canada
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, thanked the community of Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Government of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg, and all participants for taking part in the Tackling Poverty Together (TPT) Project in the community of Winnipeg. The Government of Canada is committed to tackling poverty and inequality to achieve real results.
TPT is intended to inform the development of the Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy and allow the Government of Canada to hear directly from Canadians living in poverty and learn from organizations that deliver poverty reduction programs at the community level. The project will also explore the unique characteristics and perspectives of poverty as experienced in each of the communities as well as identify local solutions and suggestions to reduce poverty.
The community visit in Winnipeg, which took place from March 20 to 24, is the third case study to be completed to date. During the visit, 160 people with a lived experience of poverty were consulted through focus groups and in-person interviews. As well, a roundtable session was conducted with 16 community stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations involved in poverty reduction initiatives, federal, provincial, and municipal government representatives which placed a strong emphasis on partnership and engagement. A second roundtable focused on Indigenous issues was conducted with 8 stakeholders dedicated to serving the Indigenous community in Winnipeg. In total, over 1000 people in Winnipeg have also participated in a survey, through the telephone, online, or in-person. The input and feedback collected through these discussions, meetings, and interviews will provide valuable information which will help in the development of the Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy.
The last stop for the TPT project will be in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
The Government of Canada will release its findings on the TPT project later this year. All Canadians are encouraged to learn more about what is happening under the Poverty Reduction Strategy by visiting the webpage or joining the online conversation with #ReducePoverty on Twitter and follow @SocDevSoc.
Quotes
“Every Canadian should have the chance to build a good life for themselves and their families. About one in ten people in Canada are affected by poverty. We all need to work together to find the solutions to this complex issue. I want to thank the participants in Winnipeg who shared their personal stories and experiences with us. Working together, we can find solutions that will give all Canadians a chance to succeed."
-The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Quick Facts
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In 2014, 3 million Canadians, 8.8% of the population, lived in poverty. This included more than half a million children.
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Unattached people aged 45 to 64, single parents, recent immigrants, Indigenous people and people with disabilities are more likely to experience poverty.
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In 2014, about 746,000 Canadians lived in families that worked but were poor.
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In 2014, Canada’s low-income rate for seniors was 3.9%.
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In 2011, Over 655,000 Canadian households spent at least 50% of their income before taxes on housing. About 90% of these households were low-income.
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