National Strategies to Address Poverty and Homelessness

Text of motion: That this General Synod:; 1. Calls on Parliament and the Government of Canada, in conjunction with provincial, territorial and local governments, the not-for-profit and private sectors, and with Canadians, to adopt policies in the next three years that will establish:; - a. a national strategy to ensure adequate and affordable housing for all Canadians;; - b. a national strategy to reduce or eliminate poverty in Canada by 50% over the next 10 years and to substantially reduce the growing gap between rich and poor by 2020.; 2. Affirms the endorsement of the Dignity for All Campaign, launched by Citizens for Public Justice and Canada Without Poverty, with these stated goals:; - a. a federal plan for poverty elimination that complements provincial and territorial plans;; - b. a federal anti-poverty Act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results;; - c. sufficient federal investment in social security for all Canadians.; CARRIED Act 40

Subjects: Housing - Canada; Housing - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Poverty - Canada; Poverty - Canada - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada; Dignity for All Campaign