The case for investing in poverty reduction

• The CPRS must be guided by targets and timelines based on a commitment to allocate the required level of investments in income support and services and ensure progress. [...] The plan must be secured in legislation and identify key roles for all levels of government and recognize the particularities of how Québec pursues social policy in the Canadian context. [...] • Allocate funding required for the Canadian government’s compliance with the ruling from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to 1) provide adequate/fair funding for child welfare services on reserve and 2) ensure the application of Jordan’s Principle extends beyond cases of disabilities and short-term illnesses to ensure jurisdictional disputes do not compromise the health of First Nations childre. [...] • Stabilize Transfer Payments Establish standards regarding the adequacy and quality of income assistance and social services delivered by provinces and territories and increase funding for the Canada Social Transfer (CST) as required to meet these standards. [...] • Create A New GST Credit Top-Up - We support the recommendation of the 2017 Alternative Federal Budget to create a targeted GST credit top-up of $1,800 per adult and child for those living below the poverty line.