Comité consultatif de lutte contre la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale (CCLP)

Update

July 8^th, 2009

Towards integrated local development approaches – A new advisory opinion of the Comité consultatif

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The fourth advisory opinion of the Comité consultatif de lutte contre la pauvreté et l’exclusion sociale is now available in its English version. Launched last June 11, in Rouyn-Noranda, this advisory opinion is entitled Better community empowerment through integrated local development.

This opinion proposes means of applying integrated local development approaches and ways of better supporting the efforts of disadvantaged districts with the government authorities who implement local development programs or strategies. The recommendations made by the members of the Committee are intended to contribute to support local initiatives being carried out in response to the challenge of a Québec that has less poverty and is more inclusive.

The advisory - Support for local action to combat poverty and social exclusion (PDF, 722 Ko)

March 26^th, 2009

Retinking our approach: A wise and human choice

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Official opinion by the committee to prevent persistent poverty
On April 2, 2009, in Montréal, Mr Tommy Kulczyk, Chair of the anti-poverty and social exclusion advisory committee, released the committee’s second official opinion.

The opinion addresses the persistent poverty that certain groups, such as refugees, recent immigrants, persons with disabilities, the homeless and people at risk for homelessness, are more likely to experience. The document proposes ways of helping these people escape the downward spiral of poverty and social exclusion and re-affirms the committee’s conviction that prevention is, by far, the least costly course of action and the best method for warding off human hardship.

The members of the committee feel that now, more than ever, a poverty-free and more inclusive Québec is a must for its sustainable development and one of the most effective strategies for tackling the challenges we face, which include insufficient social cohesion, labour shortages, and healthcare costs.

With less poverty, all of us stand to gain immeasurably…