(Alyshah Hasham is a journalism intern at Make Poverty History)

Hey there! I’m one of the 2/3 of Canadians who believe global warming is the defining crisis of our time. But our Prime Minister appears to believe that Canada should no longer set an example to other countries in setting meaningful targets for carbon emissions. Not unlike a little kid who points to his friends and says, “if they won’t do it, why should I!” And in fact, our government goes a step further and obstructs other countries from making climate change agreements.

(On November 13 New Brunswick announced major changes to its social assistance program as part of a new poverty reduction plan.  Fern Bennett is the Media Coordinator for Make Poverty History in Saint John and a hard-working activist for people living in poverty.)

New Brunswick’s poverty reduction plan addresses some barriers to economic inclusion. There has been a lot of talk around the issue of poverty in New Brunswick and Saint John in particular. Saint John boasts the highest rates of poverty excluding the Aboriginal community. (Lest anyone assume poverty may be a cultural choice, I always like to add that First Nations people near resources or urban centers are economically as successful as their non-Aboriginal counterparts).

Every so often a number just boggles the mind....I clicked on this article in The Huffington Po

Laurel Rothman and Trish Hennessy have an excellent understanding of what it takes to MAKE POVERTY HISTORY in Canada.  This analysis appeared in The Toronto Star on 4 August 2009.

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The Toronto Star has an excellent analysis of what's needed to MAKE POVERTY HISTORY in Canada.

AUGUST 4 2009

Nation looks to premiers to lead fight against poverty

MATHIEU BELANGER/THE CANADIAN PRESS

When Canada's premiers met in summer 2008 at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City the 2009 recession was still just a distant cloud on the horizon.

Laurel Rothman, Trish Hennessy

Canada has been plunged into a worldwide recession that is harsher than any economic downturn since the Great Depression. Now, more than ever, citizens are counting on their governments for vision, compassion and leadership.

This week's premiers' talks create a vital opening to start now on an economic recovery plan that reduces poverty, prevents more Canadians from falling into poverty, and puts all of Canada's provincial economies back on a steady footing.

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Yikes. However it's really awesome seeing other bloggers on here with
some wicked content.