Discussion on poverty in Canada?

Why do we allow poverty to persist in Canada?

What role should corporations, individuals, governments and non-profit organizations play in reducing poverty?

March 9, 2017

7pm – 8:30pm discussion

8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. reception

Moderator:

David Barnard // President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Manitoba

Panelists:

Donald Benham, Hunger and Poverty Awareness Manager, Winnipeg Harvest

Evelyn Forget, Professor, Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba

Susan Prentice, Professor, Sociology, University of Manitoba

Edward Kennedy, President and CEO, North West Company

Diane Redsky, Executive Director, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre