Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: : University of the Fraser Valley
Date/Time: Fri Mar 13, 2015 at 9:30am
Location: University House, University of the Fraser Valley
NOW IS THE TIME for British Columbia (BC) to adopt a comprehensive Poverty Reduction Plan — BC has the highest poverty rate in Cnada and ranks as one of the highest for child poverty. This crisis affects the many people living in our communities, both economically and socially.
Across Canada, all provinces, EXCEPT BC, have effectively adopted such a plan, with the goal of dramatically reducing and ultimately eliminating homelessness and poverty in their provinces. BC CAN do the same. A detailed plan outlining strategies and legislated targets and timelines can boost the incomes of low-income households and provide public goods, such as social housing, universal child care, education, and preventative and community health care.
JOIN US IN THE MOVEMENT towards poverty reduction in BC by being a part of this FREE interactive community event. Complete with a discussion panel of influential activists and local politicians, have YOUR questions answered at the municipal, provincial and federal level. Learn how BC experiences poverty compared to other Canadian cities or sign the petition for a BC Poverty Reduction Plan.
JOIN in on the discussion of what BC is doing to address poverty in our communities and across the province.
SUBMIT your questions to the speakers by emailing: PovertyReducationUFV@gmail.com
Option to bring in a non-perishable good to donate to the Abbotsford Food Bank!
Refreshments provided for all guests.
Event Location : University of the Fraser Valley
Students for a BC Poverty Reduction Plan
Date(s): Friday, March 13Time: 9:30 am - 11:00 am