Vote for a poverty reduction plan for BC with our election analysis!
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- Published on Thursday, 04 May 2017 15:45
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The BC election is finally here! You can now vote at advance voting places from 8 AM to 8 PM (local time) from Wednesday May 3rd to Saturday May 6th. Then, General Voting Day is Tuesday, May 9 from 8 AM to 8 PM Pacific Time.
Click here to find a voting location near you
You can vote by bringing any two pieces of ID or documents that both show your name. At least one must have your current address. For more information about voter ID, click here.
Below, you will find our election analysis to help you use your vote to call for a poverty reduction plan and more in-depth coverage at www.makepovertypublic.ca
Back in February, we sent questions to the three major political parties asking them where they stand on committing to a poverty reduction plan for BC. We’ve analyzed the responses to our survey, their election platforms, and their media responses to share with you at www.makepovertypublic.ca/political.
Click the image below to download a poster with a summary of the responses for all 7 pillars and click here for a PDF of the full analysis to read and share.
And, over the next few days, look out for our social media posts with graphics for each pillar. Here's some to share from today and join us at #MakePovertyPublic:
- Who will raise the rates and by how much?
- Will you increase the minimum wage to $15/hr?
- It's not an effective poverty reduction plan if some groups are left behind:
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Take Action with the Make Poverty Public App
Click here to try our new action app for two easy ways to take action in the last few days before the election is over:-
Call Your Representatives
- Phone calls are far more effective at influencing politicians than emails, tweets, or Facebook posts. Phone calls are fast, painless, and get counted.
- In just 5 minutes, you can make a real difference. Just search for your candidates by postal code on the app and follow the call script provided.
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Share your ideas online
- Help raise public awareness about how we can reduce poverty. Use the Reduces Poverty template provided to show how people are supporting a Poverty Reduction Plan throughout BC. Please email your photos to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
- You’re also welcome to post it yourself on your own social media channels. If you decide to share your photo, please use the hashtag #MakePovertyPublic.
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Poverty reduction plans work! Did you miss our webinar Value BC: Justice for All with Dan Meades from Newfoundland and Labrador talking about the success of their poverty reduction plan? Now you can watch it on Youtube at the link above.In 2006, Newfoundland and Labrador became the second Canadian province to introduce a formal action plan to reduce poverty. Having shared one of the worst poverty rates in Canada with BC, they have reduced their poverty rate and food insecurity significantly through their poverty reduction plan. Dan explains how and shares more about the strengths, as well as the weaknesses, of the NL plan.
BC still has one of the highest poverty rates and is now the only province without a plan. Vote for a poverty reduction plan for BC using our election analysis here.
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