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Re-framing poverty as a matter of rights
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This introductory article by guest editor, Elizabeth McIsaac of Maytree, provides an overview of the strategies and policies for rights-based poverty reduction in Canada beginning with the need for common language and goals. Referring to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights endorsed by Canada in 1972, McIssac identifies many challenges and complexities and the obligation to implement the Covenant at all levels of government. In particular, she notes that individuals cannot currently claim their rights through the courts in Canada.
Author: Elizabeth McIsaac
Topic: Poverty issues
Publisher: The Philanthropist
Location: Canada
Format: Article
Content Type: Research
Publication Date: April 30, 2016