Launched in 2008, Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy set out to reach an ambitious target; reducing the number of kids in poverty by 25 per cent over five years. While the government will not reach its goal, the strategy has lifted approximately 47,000 children and their families out of poverty.

The Ontario government has committed to renewing the Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy and are currently in the process of collecting feedback and listening to new ideas from people who have experienced, or are experiencing poverty, experts in the field, the business community and other levels of government.

You can find out how to have your say by visiting the following website: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/breakingthecycle/index.aspx. An online survey is included and all are encouraged to take the time to complete it.

The Poverty Task Force is expecting a community consultation to be held in Guelph in late September. More details will be shared on our website as they become available. 

The Poverty Task Force will be providing a written submission to the Ontario government, which we will share on our website. We would like to include the perspective of those living in poverty and are asking that if you have experienced poverty in the last five years, to fill out this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XXT55T6