Ontario Passes Historic Poverty Reduction Act

For the first time in Ontario, poverty reduction legislation will now ensure that successive governments remain focused on the fight against poverty.

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For the first time in Ontario, poverty reduction legislation will now ensure that successive governments remain focused on the fight against poverty.

The Poverty Reduction Act 2009 was passed today with unanimous consent from all parties and will:

• Require successive governments to report annually on their initiatives to reduce poverty and on key indicators of opportunity such as income levels, education, health and housing
• Require Ontario to develop a new strategy at least every five years
• Mandate future governments to consult before developing these strategies, including consultation with those living in poverty
• Require future governments to set a specific poverty reduction target at least every five  years

By requiring future Ontario governments to maintain an on-going commitment to the reduction of poverty, the McGuinty government is taking another step towards ensuring that everyone in Ontario has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

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