Closing the Gap - First Nations want action on Poverty

First Nations people are just like you. Raising their families and living good, productive lives.

However, social conditions and economic circumstances continue to make First Nations people among the most marginalized citizens of Canada. The facts are staggering and are only getting worse.

Something needs to be done.

To see the full report  Closing the Gap 2011

During this election campaign, we feel it’s time that Canada’s parliamentarians commit to addressing First Nations poverty. Once elected, we urge them to take action.

We would like to see:

1. A First Minister’s Meeting on Aboriginal People with the goal of developing a comprehensive strategy to close the gap between First Nations people and all Canadians.
2. Budget provisions to increase support to First Nations families through investments to reduce child poverty, equalize education funding to be on-par with the provinces, address the housing deficit and homelessness, and include new employment programs including skills and training.
3. Resolution of long-standing issues with the First Nation’s labour force.