M-534 Child poverty

41st Parliament, 2nd Session

Motion Text

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should work in collaboration with the provinces, territories and First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities to eradicate child poverty in Canada by developing a national poverty reduction plan that includes: (a) making housing more affordable for lower income Canadians; (b) ensuring accessible and affordable child care; (c) addressing childhood nutrition; (d) improving economic security of families; (e) measures that specifically address the unique needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities; and (f) measurable targets and timelines.

Latest Activity

February 4, 2015: Decision Made - Agreed To

History

September 22, 2014

Placed on Notice

September 25, 2014

Placed in the Order of Precedence

November 17, 2014

Debated

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January 30, 2015

Debated

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February 4, 2015

Decision Made - Agreed To

Joint Seconders (19)

Jointly seconding a private Member's motion is a formal way for up to 20 Members to show support for the motion before it is called for debate. They are displayed in the order they were received by the Clerk of the House.

Jointly seconded on September 25, 2014