Analysis There is no shortage of hard-working and intelligent people across the length and breadth of Canada who are passionate about ending inequality. From Victoria to St. John’s, from Nunavut to Windsor, representatives at the National Poverty Reduction Summit were committed to action. Hosted by Tamarack and Vibrant Communities Canada, the summit brought together thought leaders, business people, activists, advocates, ... Read More »
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi called for “brave steps” in the fight against inequality and vowed to take leadership on pushing for a basic income guarantee. Speaking to a National Poverty Reduction Summit in Ottawa on May 7, Nenshi told a capacity crowd that it’s up to Canada’s mayors to take leadership on important issues, like reducing poverty. “The frustrating thing ... Read More »
Two of Canada’s most dynamic and change-focused mayors brought two capacity crowds to their feet at the National Poverty Reduction Summit in Ottawa. Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, were both harbingers of massive, grassroots level change sweeping Alberta over the past few years. Now, with the NDP displacing 44 years of Progressive Conservative rule at the ... Read More »
Calgary’s Mayor Naheed Nenshi, who was recently awarded the 2014 World Mayor Prize, will address 370 provincial, territorial and municipal leaders at a national summit dedicated to reducing poverty in Canada. The Poverty Reduction Summit taking place in Ottawa from May 6-8, will bring together representatives from every Province and Territory around the vision of reducing poverty for one million ... Read More »
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