https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-2030-projectenNewsCopyright Story Studio Networkhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1faf093e64909a37efd5970a8ca27e86.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-2030-projectWed, 28 Feb 2024 10:15:07 +0000Story Studio NetworkStory Studio Networkhello@storystudionetwork.comWhat would it take to eliminate poverty in Canada by 2030? The 2030 Project explores why poverty persists, and what we can do about it. Join host Dave Trafford as he speaks with elected officials, people with lived experience, researchers, and policy...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-finale-a-chat-with-minister-khera--57358660In the season finale, Minister Khera discusses how the Canada Disability Benefit will help break barriers down by fostering accessibility, inclusiveness, and supporting employment efforts for persons with disabilities. She underlines that the Canada Disability Benefit is a supplement to, not a replacement for, other benefits received by persons with disabilities, and stresses the importance of increasing the financial stability of the most vulnerable by reducing the barriers they face. As a committed advocate, Minister Khera emphasizes the use of intersectionality in her approach, and leaves listeners with a parting message urging them to continue to engage and collaborate with their communities and the government, to realize a future where persons with disabilities do not have to live in poverty.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57358660Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn the final episode of this special season of the 2030 Project Podcast focused on the Canada Disability Benefit, we are joined by the Honourable Kamal Khera, who was recently appointed Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities on...In the season finale, Minister Khera discusses how the Canada Disability Benefit will help break barriers down by fostering accessibility, inclusiveness, and supporting employment efforts for persons with disabilities. She underlines that the Canada Disability Benefit is a supplement to, not a replacement for, other benefits received by persons with disabilities, and stresses the importance of increasing the financial stability of the most vulnerable by reducing the barriers they face. As a committed advocate, Minister Khera emphasizes the use of intersectionality in her approach, and leaves listeners with a parting message urging them to continue to engage and collaborate with their communities and the government, to realize a future where persons with disabilities do not have to live in poverty.]]>1802false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-conversation-with-senator-petitclerc--57260377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57260377Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we are joined by one of the key policymakers behind the Canada Disability Benefit, The Honourable Chantal Petitclerc, a gold medal Paralympian and a sitting Senator from Quebec. Senator Petitclerc shares her perspectives and...1304false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-enough--57119490In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Hatala, Recipient Co-Chair of the ODSP Action Coalition; Bill Adair, Executive Director of Spinal Cord Injury Canada; and Adrian Merdzan, Staff Lawyer at the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57119490Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Story Studio NetworkA key objective of the Canada Disability Benefit is to reduce, and potentially, eliminate poverty among people with disabilities while ensuring that people are not left worse off than they were before. This means that the amount of the benefit needs...In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Hatala, Recipient Co-Chair of the ODSP Action Coalition; Bill Adair, Executive Director of Spinal Cord Injury Canada; and Adrian Merdzan, Staff Lawyer at the Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC).]]>2460false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-get-it--57035376In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Ron Anicich, Member of the ODSP Action Coalition and an ODSP Recipient; Sarah Kennell, National Director of Public at Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA); and Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance. Join us to learn more on how to define equal and meaningful accessibility of the Canada Disability Benefit from coast to coast to coast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57035376Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000Story Studio NetworkAs we examined eligibility of the Canada Disability Benefit in the previous episode, we now turn to accessibility, and explore how the government can ensure that application and appeals processes are accessible to all people with disabilities. Should...In this episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Ron Anicich, Member of the ODSP Action Coalition and an ODSP Recipient; Sarah Kennell, National Director of Public at Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA); and Jonathan Lai, Executive Director of Autism Alliance. Join us to learn more on how to define equal and meaningful accessibility of the Canada Disability Benefit from coast to coast to coast.]]>2109false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-gets-it--56925177In this episode, we are joined by Trevor Manson, Secretary Co-Chair of the ODSP Action Coalition and Michelle Hewitt, Chair of the Board for Disability Without Poverty (DWP), who will take us on a trip from Ontario to BC and back, as advocates continue to push for inclusion for all people with disabilities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56925177Wed, 27 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000Story Studio NetworkAs the federal government begins to develop the Canada Disability Benefit, the question of who's eligible, and how they will qualify for this program, comes to the forefront. Who determines the eligibility of this program? How will the federal...In this episode, we are joined by Trevor Manson, Secretary Co-Chair of the ODSP Action Coalition and Michelle Hewitt, Chair of the Board for Disability Without Poverty (DWP), who will take us on a trip from Ontario to BC and back, as advocates continue to push for inclusion for all people with disabilities.]]>1993false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nothing-about-us-without-us--56812100Canada Disability Benefit Act, advocates and activists across the country are at the frontlines pushing the federal government to make good on its promise of co-design regarding the development of regulations. In this episode, we are joined by Rabia Khedr, the National Director of Disability Without Poverty (DWP) and CEO of DEEN Support Services; Neil Belanger, CEO of Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) and the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS); and Amanda MacKenzie, the National Director of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada.
People with disabilities are experts on their own lives, and the disability community continues to push for inclusion in co-design beyond mere consultations. Join us as we explore best practices for engaging with people with disabilities and how to engage with Indigenous communities, who have been failed by government many times.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56812100Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000Story Studio NetworkWith the passage of Bill C-22, the Canada Disability Benefit Act, advocates and activists across the country are at the frontlines pushing the federal government to make good on its promise of co-design regarding the development of regulations. In...Canada Disability Benefit Act, advocates and activists across the country are at the frontlines pushing the federal government to make good on its promise of co-design regarding the development of regulations. In this episode, we are joined by Rabia Khedr, the National Director of Disability Without Poverty (DWP) and CEO of DEEN Support Services; Neil Belanger, CEO of Indigenous Disability Canada (IDC) and the British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS); and Amanda MacKenzie, the National Director of Public Affairs at March of Dimes Canada.
People with disabilities are experts on their own lives, and the disability community continues to push for inclusion in co-design beyond mere consultations. Join us as we explore best practices for engaging with people with disabilities and how to engage with Indigenous communities, who have been failed by government many times.]]>2512false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-dawn--56767552Canada Disability Benefit Act finally received royal assent on June 21st, 2023. It's intended to raise those living with disabilities in Canada out of poverty. But can it? Will it? Join us for Season 3 of The 2030 Project Podcast, a special mini-series dedicated to the new Canada Disability Benefit.
Close to half of food bank clients in Toronto are living with a disability. Will the Canada Disability Benefit be enough to reduce or even eliminate poverty among people with disabilities? Tune in to find out as we start the series off with a brief chat with Neil Hetherington, CEO and Talia Bronstein, Vice President of Research & Advocacy from the Daily Bread Food Bank, as they discuss what they're looking to see in this new income program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56767552Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000Story Studio NetworkAfter three years of consultations, legislative crafting, committee reviews, and political pushing and pulling in the House of Commons and in the Senate in Ottawa, the Canada Disability Benefit Act finally received royal assent on June 21st, 2023....Canada Disability Benefit Act finally received royal assent on June 21st, 2023. It's intended to raise those living with disabilities in Canada out of poverty. But can it? Will it? Join us for Season 3 of The 2030 Project Podcast, a special mini-series dedicated to the new Canada Disability Benefit.
Close to half of food bank clients in Toronto are living with a disability. Will the Canada Disability Benefit be enough to reduce or even eliminate poverty among people with disabilities? Tune in to find out as we start the series off with a brief chat with Neil Hetherington, CEO and Talia Bronstein, Vice President of Research & Advocacy from the Daily Bread Food Bank, as they discuss what they're looking to see in this new income program.]]>1357false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-hungry-2022--53795936

• Toronto food bank visits will exceed 2 million over the course of the 2022 calendar year.
• Visits to Scarborough food banks are up 29% from 2021.
• The number of seniors relying on food banks has risen from one in ten to one in six.
• The average food bank user has $8.01 per day to spend after paying for housing.
• One in five food bank users spend 100% of their income on housing and utilities.

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE]]>bf41b14c-65e5-4321-8b38-d8d532d8cdc9Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we are joined by Daily Bread Food Bank CEO Neil Hetherington and VP of Advocacy and Research Diane Dyson. We dive into the stark and harsh realities of a growing food security crisis in Canada. Daily Bread published its annual Who's...

• Toronto food bank visits will exceed 2 million over the course of the 2022 calendar year.
• Visits to Scarborough food banks are up 29% from 2021.
• The number of seniors relying on food banks has risen from one in ten to one in six.
• The average food bank user has $8.01 per day to spend after paying for housing.
• One in five food bank users spend 100% of their income on housing and utilities.

READ THE FULL REPORT HERE]]>1258false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-would-now-a-good-time-to-talk-about-a-basic-or-guaranteed-income--53795939a9ee51ad-cbf1-4335-9f56-4172d4e779f2Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:38 +0000Story Studio NetworkThe COVID experience made it abundantly clear that the federal CERB program rescued millions of Canadians from the economic disaster brought on by the pandemic lockdowns. Yes, there were problems, considering the speed with which the program had to be...1900false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-ever-solve-the-affordable-housing-crisis--5379594687b17ba9-b2ba-4d70-9c62-c7d546db0004Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:53 +0000Story Studio NetworkCan we ever solve the affordable housing crisis when the housing supply only become increasingly unaffordable on a monthly basis? Who needs to take the lead on the housing issue? What role should private developers play? How does the not-for-profit...1925false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-bank-visits-are-a-key-economic-indicator-why-aren-t-governments-looking-at-them--537959370891d96e-f5c1-4240-8cd0-f337f3a8981aWed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:49 +0000Story Studio NetworkAmong the values expressed by the Daily Bread Food Bank is the commitment to pursue, create and support evidence-based solutions. So, to that end, new research from the University of Calgary draws a solid, direct line between food bank visits and...1578false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reckoning-is-coming--53795943f2bb352f-5850-478d-91bb-07f8d2524858Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:00:23 +0000Story Studio NetworkWe are now into the 3R phase of the pandemic. The COVID crisis is receding and now it’s time for to focus on the recovery and the reckoning. Recovery will be the easier of the two if it simply means cutting larger government cheques. But that will...2359false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-real-cost-of-having-our-kids-go-to-school-without-breakfast--53795944407d039b-c8d1-4b0e-a0b2-5d8373973e5cWed, 12 Oct 2022 09:00:30 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode of the 2030 Project, what is the real cost of having our kids go to school without breakfast? Or, what is the ROI of a universal breakfast program? – No means testing - just an expectation that every child attending school will start...2542false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-deserts-are-a-thing-in-canada--53795948511cc29f-182f-42a5-8490-8a8f3e3aaaceWed, 05 Oct 2022 09:00:09 +0000Story Studio NetworkIt's become apparent that we have grown communities, intentionally or otherwise, in such a way that access to food is not as readily available as we might have otherwise thought. In some cases, we’ve made it more difficult, particularly for vulnerable...1803false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-long-can-we-afford-to-be-patient--537959383563c5aa-e77d-4a75-9dee-e342a23cd47eWed, 28 Sep 2022 09:00:01 +0000Story Studio NetworkThe crisis it immediate. The call for action in this season of the 2030 Project is a call for immediate change. I n the past two episodes we discussed the heightened awareness of poverty in our midst. We explored our mis-conceptions of poverty – of...1734false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-the-meaning-of-poverty--5379594254e14dc9-2273-4734-b64f-27bfb83f1048Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:12 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode of the 2030 project, we start with the basics. What is the MEANING of Poverty. How do you and I interpret poverty? In the last episode Diane Dyson, VP of Advocacy and Research at Daily Bread Food Bank suggested we have developed a new...1269false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-call-to-action-is-a-call-for-change--537959477e5ed8ee-637f-462d-bc09-6895beb935b0Wed, 14 Sep 2022 09:00:02 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode of the 2030 project, our focus has shifted from a public health crisis to a looming hunger and poverty crisis. Whether it’s the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian War in Ukraine, or extreme climate events,...1614false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poverty-is-a-kitchen-table-issue--5379595669fd8ed5-93f2-4e65-912a-c514d217c7f3Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:45 +0000Story Studio NetworkThe 2030 Project is a Story Studio Network podcast sponsored by Daily Bread Food Bank, a Toronto based charity, whose mission is to collaborate with all to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty. What would it take to...289false2trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-reducing-poverty-by-50-by-the-end-of-this-decade-a-realistic-goal--537959453b371af9-e8ea-4146-8746-92566105318fThu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkWe have covered a lot of ground in the past 10 episodes of The 2030 Project. We dove into the Federal Poverty Reduction Strategy and asked "What works, what doesn't work?" We explored the unintended obstacles in a support system that is intended to...2275false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-does-the-poverty-reduction-fit-into-the-future-of-work--5379594004d884e6-a5da-4b2d-bdd5-a1432acf19dcThu, 28 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkOver the past 9 episodes, we’ve framed our discussion around Canada’s Federal Poverty Reduction Strategy that’s based on three foundational pillars. DIGNITY OPPORTUNITY and INCLUSION And... RESILIENCE AND SECURITY. And it’s on the final pillar where...2218false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-address-the-income-gap-if-we-ever-hope-to-reduce-poverty-in-canada--53795957428a802b-a7e3-420a-8f3e-ee0ee3486294Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode…we get to the chicken and egg dilemma in the efforts to reduce poverty in this country. We’ve already talked about the current programs that have been successful at raising the more vulnerable Canadians out of poverty. So, there are...2118false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-our-definition-of-infrastructure-affect-the-mission-to-reduce-poverty--53795951c021544e-8efe-47d3-8a3c-4c804c9cba04Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we explore the need to address social infrastructure, which includes everything from universal daycare to high-speed internet access; from food nutrition to Peppa Pig. The argument is, it’s necessary to broaden our definition in order...2067false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-role-can-basic-income-play-in-the-mission-to-reduce-poverty--53795953738d76c4-b82f-43d9-951e-f59e15610b18Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkOver the past number of episodes, we’ve heard from front line workers and social assistance recipients who will tell you there are programs in place right now that are successfully reducing poverty rates in some demographics across Canada. But they...1938false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-are-the-forgotten-poor--53795952average Canadian. To discuss it… We’re joined by Sherri Torjman. Sherri is a social policy consultant and the former Vice President of the Caledon Institute of Social Policy and is currently the Vice-chair of the Disability Advisory Committee reporting to Canada’s Minster of National Revenue. And Colin Busby is the Research Director at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Among other things he oversees a program focussed on the social safety net renewal for working aged adults.]]>4f9b0b57-04ca-47bb-b245-26f76895f50eThu, 30 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode of the 2030 Project, we’re going to find out more about the FORGOTTEN POOR – they are Working age singles who are three time more likely to live in poverty as the average Canadian. To discuss it… We’re joined by Sherri Torjman. Sherri...average Canadian. To discuss it… We’re joined by Sherri Torjman. Sherri is a social policy consultant and the former Vice President of the Caledon Institute of Social Policy and is currently the Vice-chair of the Disability Advisory Committee reporting to Canada’s Minster of National Revenue. And Colin Busby is the Research Director at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. Among other things he oversees a program focussed on the social safety net renewal for working aged adults.]]>2051false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trapped-behind-the-welfare-wall-on-disability-assistance--537959585a3759b9-ea8d-47b0-b9e5-0f03657e2ce3Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn the last episode, Garima Talwar Kapoor at Maytree talked about the WELFARE WALL. It refers to the unintended consequence of social support programs that effectively discourages people from supplementing their pension, their welfare or social...1578false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-can-one-live-in-abundance-without-enough-to-live-on--5379594969ff38c2-43fd-4a11-85be-ab914796e01bThu, 16 Sep 2021 11:58:13 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we reassemble our Round Table of Avengers Talia Bronstein - VP Research & Advocacy at Daily Bread Food Bank, Gareema Talwar Kapoor – Director of Policy and Research with Maytree, Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy &...1531false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/models-of-dignity-in-the-face-of-poverty--537959549cdc5213-e6cc-4bac-a424-8b0d14e232aaThu, 09 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we introduce you to two women in different stages of their lives who both rely on the kindness of others to make ends meet. That includes regular use of their neighbourhood food bank. They each live in poverty in Canada’s largest...1522false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-canada-s-poverty-reduction-strategy--53795960badc8902-7883-4800-bd09-cb96c2355d63Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkIn this episode, we confront the monumental challenges and the complications that need to be wrestled to the ground, if we're really going to put a serious dent in poverty rates in this country. To provide some perspective and context, we are joined...1433false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-would-it-take-to-eliminate-poverty-in-canada-by-the-year-2030--53795962e101cac2-dccd-446a-9f9b-75161ccb1e3fMon, 23 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000Story Studio NetworkThe 2030 Project is a podcast series that will explore why poverty persists and what we can do about it. We endeavour to uncover what has been successful with Canada's poverty reduction strategy, and then what needs to come next? The 2030 project will...1411false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-would-it-take-to-eliminate-poverty-in-canada-by-2030-trailer--5379594188a5700a-4e47-4953-9fab-14cdbf2aaf2bFri, 20 Aug 2021 16:08:53 +0000Story Studio NetworkThe 2030 project is a podcast that will explore why poverty persists and what we can do about it. We will endeavour to uncover what has been successful with Canada's poverty reduction strategy, and then what needs to come next? The 2030 project we'll...117falsetrailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/introducing-project-2030-ending-poverty-in-canada--53795959f3680458-cbff-486a-b814-4b3fbccb92b2Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:35:25 +0000Story Studio NetworkWhat would it take to eliminate poverty in Canada by 2030? The 2030 Project explores why poverty persists, and what we can do about it. Join host Dave Trafford as he speaks with elected officials, people with lived experience, researchers, and policy...60falsefull