Videos from the 25 in 5 Forum
Posted 5 November 2008
"Now is the time to reduce poverty in Ontario!" The October 24th 25in5 forum held at Cambridge City Hall was one of many taking place across Ontario. Showcasing the "25 in 5 Declaration on Poverty Reduction" Peter Clutterbuck delivered the keynote address calling on the Government of Ontario to reduce poverty by 25% in 5 years and 50% over 10 year. The event was co-hosted by The Social Planning Council of Kitchener Waterloo, the Social Planning Council of Cambridge and North Dumfries and Opportunities Waterloo region and featured a diverse panel of community representatives.
Key Note Speaker
- Introduction
- History of the anti-poverty movement
- Provincial track record on poverty
- Introduction of the 25 in 5
- Building of a coalition
- 25 in 5 goals
- How we have been moving forward
- The consultation period
- 3 major themes emerging from consultations and community meetings
- How to reduce poverty in Ontario
- Jobs, wages, housing, education, transportation
- Conclusion
- Now is the time for a multiyear plan, policy action and more!
Panelists
Anne Tinker - Executive Director of Bridges Shelter in Cambridge
Deborah Schlichter - Executive Director House of the House of Friendship
Len Carter - Chairman of Waterloo Regional Labor Council
Melannie May Hogg - Citizen Advocate
Greg deGroot Maggetti - Opportunities Waterloo Region - Endorsing the 25 in 5