The Government of Ontario is committed to a Poverty Reduction Strategy with targets and measures to ensure “opportunity that is accessible to all”. (Throne Speech, November 2007)

The government is being asked to reduce Ontario poverty levels by 25% in 5 years and by 50% before 2018. This is called the “25 in 5” Campaign,. launched by the 25 in 5: Network for Poverty Reduction includes more than 100 provincial organizations and people committed to action on eliminating poverty.

The “25 in 5” Founding Declaration lays out three priorities for a Poverty Reduction Strategy:

2. Good, sustaining jobs that lift working Ontarians out of poverty;Livable incomes that adequately support those unable to work: and,Strong and supportive communities — affordable housing, child care, public education and community programs that help people connect.

For more information, visit www.25in5.ca