Tag Archives: poverty

My Candidate Conversation at the Waterloo Region Food Bank

I was honoured to be asked to the Candidate Conversation held at the Waterloo Region Food Bank this morning. The conversation was definitely an eye-opener. The panelists provided us with lots of information about the Food Assistance Network, consisting of … Continue reading

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Guaranteed Livable Income

This week, the Green Party of Canada released its election platform. In the plank on Strong Communities the plan to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality includes implementing a Guaranteed Livable Income. Canada has been in two recessions since the last … Continue reading

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