Ending Poverty Starts Locally

On top of this, the poverty, and to honour the guidance of budget commits $4-5 billion through FCM and the local order of government. [...] ENDING POVERTY STARTS LOCALLY Recommendation #3: Prioritize social and affordable housing repair and construction Safe, affordable housing is the bedrock of livable communities, and chronic shortages are deepening poverty in Canada. [...] To achieve this, the NHS must prioritize the repair of social housing, alongside the construction of new social and affordable housing— at funding levels reflective of the need. [...] FCM recommends that investment and the forthcoming Early Learning and Child Care Framework (ELCF) be designed to ensure Canadians living in poverty can access quality pre and post-natal care, early learning and child care services, and parenting support. [...] Federal leadership and investment should help ensure high standards across the country and foster new and expanded services, across all provinces and territories, which are accessible in all neighbourhoods and affordable for single parents and families in every income bracket.