In the Media
A sample of recent media coverage featuring Campaign 2000 partners and our work.
2019 Highlights

Goal set in Manitoba’s new poverty reduction plan already nearly met
Winnipeg Free Press – Mar. 4, 2019
By: Dylan Robertson
2018 Highlights

Child care called key to ending child poverty
Toronto Star – November 20, 2018
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

Bolder action needed to reduce child poverty, Campaign 2000 report card 2018
CTV News – November 20, 2018
By: Teresa Wright

BC child poverty figures remain bad but report sounds note of optimism
Vancouver Sun – Nov. 20, 2018
By: Matt Robinson

Poverty reduction on P.E.I. still too little, says advocate
The Guardian – Nov. 29, 201
By: Dylan Robertson

The Ties That Bind: Four Case Studies of Issue-Based Networks
The Philanthropist – Oct. 1, 2018
By: Ben Liadsky

Here’s just how much poverty can hold kids back
United Way of greater Toronto – August 28, 2019
By: Laura Hensley

Liberals vow to lift 2 million Canadians out of poverty by 2030, with no new spending
CBC News Online – August 21, 2018
By: CBC News

Leaders Who Truly Support #MeToo Should Prove It At Budget Time
The Huffington Post Op Ed – Feb. 9, 2018
By: Jessica Mustachi, Contributor

Child poverty linked to discrimination, systemic inequality, study suggests
The Toronto Star – June 18, 2018
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

La pauvreté infantile est endémique dans les groupes minoritaires du Canada
Radio Canada International French – June 18, 2018
By: Didier Oti
2017 Media Highlights

Liberal government urged to be more aggressive in tackling poverty
The Globe and Mail – Nov. 21, 2017
By: Bill Curry

Ontario urged to make ending child poverty an election issue
The Toronto Star – Nov. 21, 2017
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

New housing strategy could cut into child poverty rates, groups say
CTV News – Nov. 21, 2017
By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Coalition demands plan for child poverty
Winnipeg Free Press – Nov. 21, 2017
By: Nick Martin

Family poverty rates higher in Indigenous, African-Nova Scotian communities
CBC News – Nov. 21, 2017
By: Jean Larochee

1 in 4 Sask. children live in poverty: report
Regina Leader – Post, Nov. 21, 2017
By: Brandon Harder

Manitoba gets failing grade for ‘nightmare’ rates of child poverty
CBC News – Nov. 21, 2017
By: CBC News

Anti-poverty groups push Trudeau government to boost child benefit
Toronto Star covered the Canadian Press story – June 12, 2017
By: Jordan Press
2016 & 2015 Highlights

Sobering child poverty stats inspire call for renewed action
Toronto Star – Nov. 24, 2016
By Laurie Monsebraaten

Pauvreté infantile : les efforts sont encore insuffisants selon un rapport
French CBC – ICI Radio Canada coverage – Nov. 24, 2016
By: ICI Radio Canada

Ontario urged to champion child care on national stage
Toronto Star – January 26, 2016
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

Child poverty rates in P.E.I. take a jump
CBC News – November 25, 2015
By: CBC News

High hopes for federal action to end child poverty
Toronto Star – November 24, 2015
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

One in three Manitoba children living in poverty: report
CTV News – November 24, 2015
By: Chinta Puxley, The Canadian Press

Child poverty widespread in Toronto-area ridings
Toronto Star – October 7 2015
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

How Many Poor Kids Live in Your Riding?
The Tyee – October 9, 2015
By: Katie Hyslop

Anti-poverty group and allies highlight broken poverty promises by all levels of government
Rabble.ca – September 21, 2015
By: Krystalline Kraus