National Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion

Mentions

• From Shared Space - Chapter 4 - Supporting Sustenance: Quebec government has enacted anti-poverty legislation with Bill 112's National Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion, with reporting every three years. Interventions include promotion of school success and social integration, basic education and access to continuing education, and volunteer and community actions. Montreal declared a Montreal Charter of Rights and Responsibilities, with obligations for government actors. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released Reducing Poverty: An Action Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador in June 2006, which calls for a long term plan.