Minister Duclos releases report on nationwide engagement to reduce poverty
News Release
February 20, 2018 Québec, Quebec Employment and Social Development
Canada Canadians are
concerned about their future and the future of their children. They want to see
real, tangible results from their government with solutions that address the
root causes of poverty. This will require bold and measurable solutions that
are inclusive and work to address different aspects of poverty faced by
Canadians, as well as setting measurable targets to reduce poverty. The invaluable
feedback gathered during the engagement process will help to inform the ongoing
work to develop the first-ever Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy.
Over the past year, the Government of Canada has travelled
across the country, engaging with thousands of Canadians, especially those who
have lived experience with poverty, to hear their stories, ideas and feedback
about reducing poverty. Today the Honourable Jean‑Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social
Development, announced the release of the What
We Heard report, a summary of the feedback gathered during the Poverty Reduction
Strategy engagement process.
Many of the experiences and stories shared by Canadians are captured in the report,
reflecting the diverse needs of Canadians affected by poverty. The report
covers issues such as the inability to meet basic needs, challenges with
joining the middle class, risks of slipping into poverty, experiences of First
Nation, Inuit and Métis people, service delivery and targets and indicators.
Quotes
“I am pleased to release the What We Heard report, which I believe is a great step towards a better understanding of poverty in Canada. I am grateful for the level of commitment demonstrated by all those who participated and am honoured to help turn results of this engagement process into positive change as we develop a Canadian Poverty Reduction Strategy. It is by working together that we can make a difference in reducing poverty in our communities, and help all Canadians have a real and fair chance to succeed.”
– The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
Quick Facts
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ESDC engaged with more than 8,000 Canadians from across the country. This included:
more than 1,950 emails and online submissions;
community-led engagement sessions with over 600 Canadians in nine different provinces and territories;
13 Government of Canada officials-led sessions;
12 roundtables with stakeholders and four roundtables with Indigenous leadership;
4 public town hall events (one of which was broadcast live via Facebook);
the Tackling Poverty Together Project, an in-depth study of poverty in six communities across Canada, reached over 5,500 Canadians;
64 submissions received through the #ReducePoverty in Canada youth contest and
a National Poverty Conference with approximately 150 stakeholders from across the country.
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Émilie Gauduchon-Campbell
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P.
Minister of Families, Children and Social Development
819-654-5546
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
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