Who is responsible for solving poverty?
Everyone has a part to play in responding to poverty. This includes individuals, voluntary and charitable organizations, faith communities, labour unions, businesses and other organizations, and governments. There are certain things that only individuals or local groups can do. There are other things that may be more effective if they are initiated at the community level. But there are many aspects of poverty that governments must take a primary role in solving. Governments have the ability to change structures and policies that greatly impact those living in poverty. Government action is also the expression of our collective will to do something about poverty. The federal government has a leadership responsibility to fulfill in taking action on poverty; other sectors of society and individuals can then do their part to fight poverty.
