In 1989, the House of Commons adopted a resolution to eliminate child poverty by 2000. It has not eliminated poverty and in some cases, it has gotten worse. In 1980, the first food bank was opened as a temporary measure to help the poor. There are now over 600 of them in Canada.
Christmas gift and food drives make the giver feel good for one or two months of the year.
If you really want to help, give to your favourite Christmas campaign(s) as your effort for one month.
Then, in January, ask your Member of Parliament what she is doing.
In February, ask your Member of Provincial Parliament what he’s doing.
In March, ask your municipal councillor what she is doing.
In April, ask your MP what she has done.
In May, ask your MPP what he has done.
In June, ask your municipal councillor what she has done.
Repeat these steps in September, October and November.
