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Campaign 2000 responds to First-ever Annual Report by Canada's Public Health Commissioner

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:20:00 -0700

Campaign 2000 (21 Jul 08) - Addressing Child Poverty is a Public Health Priority for Canada

Toronto Campaign 2000, the national anti -poverty coalition, praised the first annual report of Canadas Chief Public Health Officer which calls for a reduction in child poverty as one of three priorities to improve public health in Canada.

Students Applaud Premiers' Decision to Focus on Aboriginal Education

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:04:01 -0700

OTTAWA, July 17 - Students across the country are applauding the Council of the Federation's call for Prime Minister Harper to put words into action for Aboriginal peoples across the country. Yesterday, Premier Jean Charest spoke on behalf of Canada's provincial leaders and urged the federal government to reintroduce elements of the Kelowna Accord, focusing specifically on education and child poverty.

Brown to give parents of young children £200

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:38:44 -0700

Parents of children under five will receive one-off payments of £200 as part of a package of measures being unveiled today by Gordon Brown in a speech on social mobility and child poverty

Poverty advice ignored

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:30:00 -0700

It was released with little fanfare, but the first annual report of the federal chief public health officer resonated with one clear message: Reducing child poverty will improve the health of all Canadians while reducing the overall costs to society.

Plan to halve child poverty off course

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 16:06:13 -0700

Rise in child poverty leaves ministers with only 2009 budget to inject up to £3bn to meet target

Child poverty crusade

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 01:30:00 -0700

The late June Callwood was a tireless activist who until her death last year fought and won many battles. Her last great crusade was to eradicate child poverty in Canada.