“What’s Next? How do we Address Poverty in Canada?”:Watch Via Live-Stream Online Feb.14, 5:30–7PM Eastern Time

This is an update to my previous blogs:

• National Conversation on Canadian Poverty Feb.14, 2012: Panelists & New Location

• Please Urge Your MP to Attend National Conversation on Canadian Poverty in Ottawa Feb.14, 2012 (New Date)

• Update From DIGNITY FOR ALL: Dec. 5, 2011 Event in Ottawa Postponed

• Please Urge Your MP to Attend “What’s Next: How Do We Address Poverty in Canada?” Dec. 5, 2011.

Dignity for All campaign team informs today that you can:

Watch via Live-Stream Online…“What’s Next? How do we Address Poverty in Canada?”

“On Tuesday February 14th, Members of Parliament, civil society, and community members will gather at the Government Conference Centre in Ottawa for an important dialogue on solutions to poverty in Canada.

In an effort to engage Dignity for All supporters and the broader public in this conversation, the event will be available via live-stream on the Dignity website from 5:30pm – 7pm Eastern time: http://dignityforall.ca?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Dignity%20for%20All%20bulletin

Moderated by Globe and Mail Ottawa Bureau Chief John Ibbitson, the event will feature the following panel, including parliamentarians from all political parties:

• Jean Crowder, Member of Parliament (Nanaimo –Cowichan) (NDP)
• Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament (Cape Breton –Canso) (Liberal)
• Leilani Farha, Dignity for All
• Jean-François Fortin, Member of Parliament / député (Haute-Gaspésie—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia) (Bloc Québécois)
• Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament (Saanich–Gulf Islands) (Green Party)
• Harriett McLachlan, Canada Without Poverty
• Hon. Don Meredith, Senator (Conservative)

The discussion will build on the points of common interest and consensus that are highlighted in the 2010 report from the House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), and 2009 Senate report “In from the Margins”. To start the evening, awards will be given to parliamentarians responsible for these comprehensive reports to honour the extensive community consultation process and their personal commitment to poverty elimination.

Join the 150 people registered to attend the event and tune in on your computer to learn about the critical next steps for action that the federal government needs to take to end poverty.

We can take action to end poverty in Canada!”

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