The number of people affected by poverty is growing, both in Canada and globally. Yet many programs will face cutbacks in the 2012 Federal Budget. The fiscal deficit has limited the government’s spending capacity, but this shouldn’t diminish Canada’s contribution to helping people work their way out of poverty
Vulnerable people in Canada and around the world need everyone’s support in fighting poverty. read more
The following is a press release coming out of the Gambia in response to the very unfortunate trial and sentencing of activists there. We offer our solidarity in these tough times.