Media Advisory - New Report Shows Ontario is Falling Behind

BRAMPTON, ON, Aug. 28, 2012 /CNW/ - A cross-Ontario coalition concerned with growing inequality is releasing an unprecedented new report that shows that Ontario is leading Canada in poverty increases and dead last in social program spending. The report, to be released tomorrow (Wednesday August 29) by the Ontario Common Front, tracks Ontario's standing on poverty, income inequality, out-of-pocket costs for social programs, wait lists for community services and other measures.

Brampton-Mississauga and District Labour Council, with other Peel organizations, will provide information and commentary on local impacts of Ontario's growing income inequality.

When: Wednesday, 29 August, 2012, at 11 a.m.
Where: Knights Table, 116 Kennedy Road South, Unit #6, Brampton, L6W 3E7
Who: Motillal Sarjoo (Sarj) president of Brampton-Mississauga and District Labour Council
What: Introduce Ontario Common Front report, announce local plans to address Peel's income inequality, poverty, inadequate social programs.

The Ontario Common Front brings together more than 100 community groups and labour unions across Ontario that are working to expose growing inequality, and to propose workable solutions. Visit the campaign website: www.WeAreOntario.ca

SOURCE: Brampton-Mississauga and District Labour Council (BMDLC)

Motillal Sarjoo (Sarj) - [phone] or email [email protected]