Pandemic lessons: Ending child and family poverty is possible
February 14, 2023
Campaign 2000 releases its annual report card on child and family poverty, Pandemic Lessons: Ending Child and Family Poverty is Possible. The report shows that during a global pandemic, rates of child poverty in Canada were reduced by a record 40%. Using tax filer data from 2020, the latest available, this report card finds that… Continue reading Pandemic lessons: Ending child and family poverty is possible
Dangerous double standard in treatment of pandemic benefit programs, warn anti-poverty advocates
December 12, 2022
The Auditor General’s report released last week on COVID-19 benefits is a cause for concern say anti-poverty advocates. The report, which calls for a more vigorous post-payment verification and repayment process for individuals, will drive more people into deeper poverty while it lets corporations who benefitted from the pandemic off the hook. Data show that… Continue reading Dangerous double standard in treatment of pandemic benefit programs, warn anti-poverty advocates
Campaign 2000 submits federal pre-Budget 2023 recommendations
October 12, 2022
Campaign 2000 has submitted a set of budget recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the release of Budget 2023. We call for significant investments into equity, income security, decent work, childcare, housing, pharmacare and more to get us on track for an inclusive recovery and to end poverty. … Continue reading Campaign 2000 submits federal pre-Budget 2023 recommendations
Mothers with multiple children most affected by punitive CERB clawbacks
July 20, 2022
TORONTO – This week the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be notifying tax filers of how much they will receive in refundable tax credits, such as the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). Many families who have received pandemic benefits in the past will surprised to learn of further reductions in upcoming credits. Campaign 2000 has been… Continue reading Mothers with multiple children most affected by punitive CERB clawbacks
Hiring: Social Action Coordinator
March 29, 2022
Social Action Coordinator, Campaign 2000 We are looking for a Social Action Coordinator to support and provide leadership on all aspects of of Ontario Campaign 2000. POSITION DETAILS Position: Coordinator Program: Social Action Contract: Permanent, full-time; 35 hours per week Location: 128A Sterling Rd or from a safe home-based office as required Salary: $55,574- $68,450 Grade 8 BU Application… Continue reading Hiring: Social Action Coordinator
FINA Pre-Budget Consultation Presentation
February 10, 2022
On Monday, February 7th Campaign 2000 National Director, Leila Sarangi, appeared at the finance committee to highlight several recommendations that we’ve made in our 2022 Budget Submission and child poverty report card, as well as to highlight the recent crisis of low-income seniors who have had their GIS clawed back and are suffering – unable… Continue reading FINA Pre-Budget Consultation Presentation
Emergency payment needed to support seniors who lost GIS due to CERB
January 21, 2022
Read the letter to Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera below highlighting the consequences GIS clawbacks have had on seniors and the urgency of moving the repayment date up. Dear Minister, We write today first to congratulate you on your appointment as Minister of Seniors. We also wish to applaud your government’s important decision to exclude… Continue reading Emergency payment needed to support seniors who lost GIS due to CERB
Campaign 2000 Reacts to Federal Fiscal Update
December 15, 2021
National anti-poverty coalition reacts to 2021 federal fiscal update – precedence set for a full CERB Amnesty Toronto – Since June 2020, national anti-poverty coalition Campaign 2000 has been sounding the alarm about the negative consequences the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been having for people living on low incomes. Yesterday’s fiscal update promises… Continue reading Campaign 2000 Reacts to Federal Fiscal Update
CERB Amnesty Open Letter
December 14, 2021
Ahead of the federal fiscal update and passing of Bill C-2, An Act to provide further support in response to COVID-19, Campaign 2000 sent an open letter to all Members of Parliament recommending that the federal government continue income benefits for individuals and ensure that past emergency benefit programs are not penalizing people who have low… Continue reading CERB Amnesty Open Letter
No One Left Behind Webinar and Discussion
November 29, 2021
Join Campaign 2000 for this discussion Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 1 PM – 2:30 PM ET / 10 AM – 11:30 AM PT. Speakers will be announced shortly – check the event page regularly for updates! Register today on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/no-one-left-behind-strategies-for-an-inclusive-recovery-webinar-tickets-209300372047 What does a just and equitable pandemic recovery look like for low-income communities across Canada? The… Continue reading No One Left Behind Webinar and Discussion