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Canada

National Website: makepovertyhistory.ca

National Coalition: Make Poverty History

If you want to get involved in Make Poverty History Canada, please contact:

Dennis Howlett
email: dhowlett@makepovertyhistory.ca

October 17 events

Stand Up and Speak Out World Record Attempt

Public Rally

and Stand up in front of Parliament Hill to mark opening of Parliament.

Yoga Guru Stands Up:

India’s leading yoga educator Swami Ramdev will be visiting Canada and leading a Stand Up moment at his yoga camp in Toronto.

Delegations to Political Decision Makers

Will take part in the delegations, with a

dinner meeting with political leaders planned for 16 November

Contact person is:

Dennis Howlett (dhowlett@makepovertyhistory.ca)

Banners Against Poverty

Will take part in the Banners project:

Regional banners will be used across the country as part of the Standd Up and Speak Out event.

Will have a larger banners displayed on Parliament Hill in Ottawa (Oct. 16)

Contact person for the banners:

Andrea- intern@makepovertyhistory.ca

Poverty Requiem

Will take part in the Poverty Requiem

Conductor: Mark Mc Cormack

Venue: University of Alberta

GCAP-contact: Mark Mc Cormack

el: 0017806197142

email: mjm11@ualberta

07-07-07 events

Two Make History Chapters took action on July 7th, the Global Day of Action marking the midway point to the Millennium Development Goals (MDG). Both groups highlighted the need for Canada to do its part in helping realize the MDGs by honouring its commitment to the international 0.7% foreign aid target.
The Edmonton chapter organised a hugely successful "07 for 07" event to raise awareness of the MDGs and raise funds for Make Poverty History and Oxfam Canada. More that 50 business in downtown Edmonton participated, donating 7% of their revenue that day. Over $7000 were raised. More than 20 volunteers distributed handbills to the public at booths around the city and the event received some excellent press coverage including CBC Radio and a story in See and Vue Magazines.

Photos have been posted at: makepovertyhistory.ca

In Halifax, the Make Poverty History Coalition developed a report card reviewing the Government of Canada’s contributions to the MDGs. Sub-average grades were allotted in all categories: Trade, Aid and Debt. The overall effort was deemed in need of improvement. Report cards were distributed to the public and media on July 7th.

For a copy please contact Andrea at intern@makepovertyhistory.ca.