About the PTF
Learn about what we do and how we do it.
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Guelph & Wellington Social Assistance Review
The Guelph & Wellington Task Force for Poverty Elimination and five other community agencies are reaching out to community members to provide their thoughts on building a better social assistance […]
Synopsis: Time to close Canada’s food banks?
Elaine Power’s opinion piece in the Globe and Mail, It’s time to close Canada’s food banks, argues that food banks are an obstacle in the fight against poverty. Toronto’s Daily […]
REGISTER NOW! Social Assistance Review
The Ontario government is currently reviewing social assistance. Join us to discuss current issues and identify solutions. Your feedback will be provided to the social assistance review commission to help […]
Save the Date! Social Assistance Review: A Community Conversation
The Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario is reviewing Ontario’s social assistance system. The Commission wants to hear from YOU! Join us to identify key issues in […]
City Cooling Centres
On days when a humidex advisory is declared, Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health advises people to stay out of the sun, drink lots of water, limit outdoor activity to morning […]
Synopsis: Report on Income Inequality in Canada
The Conference Board of Canada’s recent report on income inequality in Canada notes that the gap between the richest and poorest has increased steadily over the past 20 years. In […]
Community Voices Meeting: July 18th
The provincial election is coming! Have your voice heard! Join us to learn how you can have your voice heard to make an impact in the upcoming election. Monday July […]
STEPS Announcement & Open House
Find out more about Wyndham House’s STEPS (Support Through Engagement, Programming & Sport) program, which offers free recreational opportunities to marginalized and at-risk youth in our community. July 12, 2011 — […]
In the News: Greater Political, Public Focus on Poverty
On June 22nd the Guelph Mercury published an article on the need for greater political, public focus on poverty by Community Editorial Board member and PTF Coordinator Randalin Ellery: Less […]
Update: Social Assistance Review
In the 2008 Poverty Reduction Strategy, the Ontario government committed to reviewing social assistance, with a focus on removing barriers and increasing opportunities for people to work. On November 30, […]