Dignity for All

Launched in May 2009, Dignity for All: The Campaign for a Poverty-free Canada, is a multi-year, multi-partner, non-partisan campaign. This campaign’s vision is to make Canada poverty-free, socially secure and cohesive, by 2020.

Calling for vigorous and sustained action by the federal government to combat the structural causes of poverty in Canada, the campaign has three core objectives:

* A federal plan for poverty elimination that complements provincial and territorial plans.

* A federal anti-poverty Act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results.

* Sufficient federal investment in social security for all Canadians.

Co-founded by Canada Without Poverty and Citizens for Public Justice, the campaign now includes Make Poverty History as part of the management team.  This group is supported by a campaign committee consisting of various partners from the education and healthcare fields, social justice and faith based groups, and unions.

All people have the right to a life of dignity and security as guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. With sufficient federal support and investment, these rights can be honored and respected, offering those who live in poverty the opportunity of a life of dignity.

Join thousands of Canadians who have already endorsed the campaign -  go to the Dignity for All website to endorse today.

Together, we can eradicate poverty in Canada!