News and Events

April 17, 2025

The federal election is just over a week away and it comes amidst a trade war that is hurting low-income individuals and families the most. In March, Campaign 2000 released a statement calling for the federal government to put people living in poverty at the centre of their response to the trade war. But federal… Continue reading Let’s get poverty on the agenda! Election updates and resources.

March 21, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE People living in poverty must be central to federal response amidst a tariff war Winnipeg, Manitoba – Anti-poverty advocates convene in Winnipeg, where some of the highest rates of poverty in Canada are found, amid tariff wars and an impending federal election, to discuss the effects of the current political climate on… Continue reading People living in poverty must be central to federal response amidst a tariff war

December 3, 2024

On December 3 – the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Disability Without Poverty and Campaign 2000 released the 2024 Disability Poverty Report Card, a critical evaluation of Canada’s failure to address disability poverty. Read the press release This year’s report highlights the stark realities faced by over 1.5 million Canadians with disabilities, with poverty… Continue reading 2024 Disability Report: Canada earns an F on addressing disability poverty

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

April 4, 2024

Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty welcomes the federal government’s April 1 announcement of the National School Food Program. Children in Canada will now have access to an important safety net to mitigate hunger at school.  The federal government’s investment in the National School Food Program demonstrates its commitment to the well-being of Canada’s children… Continue reading Food program is welcome

February 12, 2024

Campaign 2000 releases its annual report on child and family poverty, Unprecedented Progress on Poverty Reduction Being Undone. The report finds that in 2021, despite the historic progress achieved in 2020, Canada saw a sharp upswing in national child poverty rates. As pandemic benefits wound down and the cost of living rose, poverty rates rebounded,… Continue reading Unprecedented Progress on Poverty Reduction Being Undone

January 12, 2024

For Immediate Release – It is with the heaviest of hearts that Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty mourns the passing of Ed Broadbent. We wholeheartedly feel the loss of a champion who was committed to fighting for justice and equality in Canada and around the world. On November 24th, 1989, as Ed stepped… Continue reading Campaign 2000 Celebrates the Life of Ed Broadbent

September 19, 2023

For Immediate Release – Campaign 2000: End Child and Family Poverty is calling on the federal government to accelerate efforts to eliminate poverty and fulfill its human rights obligations as rising costs of living affect communities from coast to coast to coast. The call comes as Canada and other UN member states convene in New… Continue reading Accelerated efforts to eliminate poverty required for Canada to meet its human rights obligation to end poverty