C2000 News/Events

November 18, 2024

It’s been 35 years since the federal government promised to uphold children’s rights by ratifying the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and eradicate child poverty by the year 2000 by passing a unanimous resolution in the House of Commons. Campaign 2000 is commemorating this day with the release of their suite of… Continue reading Ending child poverty: the time is now

August 10, 2024

On August 2nd, Campaign 2000 submitted its priority recommendations for the federal Budget 2025. There are serious concerns with the increase in poverty numbers and rates across the country.  Recommendations to significantly bolster investments into programs and close gaps for Indigenous and marginalized communities span areas including income security, child care, housing and pharmacare.  Read… Continue reading Campaign 2000 federal pre-Budget 2025 submission