Our Mission
To eradicate poverty in Canada by promoting income and social security for all Canadians, and by promoting poverty eradication as a human rights obligation

Our Vision
Canada Without Poverty believes that poverty is a violation of the human right to security of the person and, with reference to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the legal right to security of the person.  We further believe that poverty is an affront to the values of fairness, justice and the inclusion of all persons in Canadian society.  We therefore contend that for these reasons, poverty must be eradicated. 

We envision poverty’s eradication in Canada by 2020.  We envision this goal being reached through the exercise of political will, corporate social responsibility and community engagement.  By 2020, sufficient policies, legislation and programs will exist to ensure sufficient income and other social supports that meet the needs of everyone.  Canadians will have built a strong social foundation, such that everyone may live with a sense of dignity, pursue opportunities for achievement and fulfillment, and embrace the responsibilities of citizenship and community.

Our Values
In the service of Canada Without Poverty, we value conducting ourselves with humility, honour, integrity and a generosity of spirit.  We value being caring, inclusive and respectful of others, and being responsible and accountable for our decisions and actions.