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Category: News release

Raise EIA Rates during COVID-19! Sign the petition now

April 14, 2020 chair Leave a comment

In times of crisis, we need to come together to support one another.  While we are experiencing a health crisis…

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COVID-19: Immediately increase the EIA budget by $300 per person, per month for the duration of the pandemic

April 3, 2020 chair Leave a comment

Make Poverty History Manitoba is calling on the province of Manitoba to provide emergency financial help to individuals on Employment…

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Helping Households Pay the Rent – Joint Release with Right to Housing

April 1, 2020 chair Leave a comment

Today is the first day that rent is due since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO. What is…

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IMMEDIATE CALL TO HALT ALL TENANT EVICTIONS, UTILITY DISCONNECTIONS, AND PROVIDE EMERGENCY RENTAL SUPPORT

March 21, 2020 chair Leave a comment

Make Poverty History Manitoba and Right to Housing are calling on the Province of Manitoba to ensure no tenant is…

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Manitoba’s PC government is making more cuts to Rent Assist and EIA

June 5, 2019 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

Recent changes continue trend of chipping away supports for low-income Manitobans Effective July 1, the Province is freezing Rent Assist…

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Failing Grade: Manitoba Poverty Reduction Strategy and Budget 2019

April 17, 2019 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

“I grew up poor. I appreciate the reality that many Manitobans face. It’s very difficult for many Manitobans right now.…

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EIA recipient budgets may be clawed back with incoming Federal Carbon Rebates

April 5, 2019 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

Some of the lowest income Manitobans are at risk of having their federal Carbon Action Incentive rebates clawed back by…

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Community Responds to Manitoba's new Poverty Reduction Strategy

March 6, 2019 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

On Monday, the Province of Manitoba released its poverty reduction strategy, Pathways to a Better Future. On Thursday, March 7,…

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Anti-poverty advocates respond to November 2018 provincial Throne Speech

November 21, 2018 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

The Speech from the Throne delivered by the Province of Manitoba on November 20, 2018 includes small steps toward addressing…

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Candidate Responses

October 15, 2018 makepovertyhistorymb Leave a comment

We asked Mayoral Candidates and City Council Candidates four questions on a Winnipeg Without Poverty. Read their answers! If elected:…

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