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Waterloo Region’s Guaranteed Income Supplement Campaign
Published on 06/01/2005
Spurred by media reports about a lack of uptake of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) by low-income seniors, Human Resources Development Canada and the OP2000 poverty reduction project in Waterloo Region collaborated on a successful GIS awareness campaign in 2002. This community story is the first in a series which highlights work undertaken by municipalities now involved in Vibrant Communities – a pan-Canadian initiative which seeks local solutions to reduce poverty and build more caring communities.
ISBN – 1-55382-123-8
Topic(s)
Cities and communities, Civic engagement, Income security, Seniors and pensions
Summary
Spurred by media reports about a lack of uptake of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) by low-income seniors, Human Resources Development Canada and the OP2000 poverty reduction project in Waterloo Region collaborated on a successful GIS awareness campaign in 2002.
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