The winter holiday period has just passed and typically, people in this country contribute to a number of food drives to help people living in poverty. Some CUPW locals organize their own collection drives and give to local food banks. This is commendable and poor and homeless people require our respect and aid, especially in these times. But it is also central to our commitment to justice and part of our solidarity work, to address the colonial economic systems and societal trauma that keep them there. We must ask ourselves why it is incumbent on the generosity of individuals and work and labour organizations to alleviate the financial hardship of community members. As one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Canada’s record on poverty is shameful. Governments at all levels need to do much more to get rid of poverty and put an end to homelessness.
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