What is Social Inclusion?
A socially inclusive society is defined as one where all people feel valued, their differences are respected, and their basic needs are met so they can live in dignity.

What is Social Exclusion?
Social exclusion is the process of being shut out from the social, economic, political and cultural systems which contribute to the integration of a person into the community.

Newfoundland and Labrador

“The Poverty Reduction Strategy is a Government-wide approach to transform Newfoundland and Labrador from a province with the most poverty to one with the least over a ten year period. The strategy includes initiatives and programs which target the groups most vulnerable to poverty.”
Newfoundland and Labrador Poverty Reduction Strategy

Nova Scotia

“The Nova Scotia government released its Poverty Reduction Strategy on April 3, 2009.

The strategy provides a framework for addressing the needs of those most vulnerable and those at risk of falling into poverty, while promoting the prosperity necessary for Nova Scotia to grow. The vision for 2020: to break the cycle of poverty by creating opportunities for all Nova Scotians to participate in the prosperity of the province and enjoy a better standard of living.”
Nova Scotia Poverty Reduction Strategy

New Brunswick

New Brunswick’s Social Development created their “first-ever” Social Inclusion Plan.

“By 2015, New Brunswick will have reduced income poverty by 25% and deep income poverty by 50%, and will have made significant progress in achieving sustained economic and social inclusion.”
Overcoming Poverty Together:
The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan

Quebec

“With its National Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion, under the theme, “The Will to Act, The Strength to Succeed”, the Québec government intends to progressively transform Québec, over a ten-year period, into one of the industrialized societies with the least poverty.”
National Strategy to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion

Ontario

“Government of Ontario created a Poverty Reduction Strategy.”
Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy

Manitoba

“Our goal is to continuously reduce poverty and increase social inclusion. On May 21, 2009, Manitoba announced its poverty reduction strategy, ALL Aboard, which formalizes and builds upon poverty reduction efforts underway in the province.”
ALL Aboard: Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction Strategy

Saskatchewan

“Saskatchewan’s Policy Reduction Policy and Programs”
Poverty Reduction Policies and Programs in Saskatchewan

British Columbia

“We as an NGO have come together around a campaign aimed at seeing the introduction of a bold and comprehensive poverty reduction plan from the government of British Columbia that would include legislated targets and timelines to significantly reduce poverty and homelessness.”
BC Poverty Reduction

Yukon

Yukon Health and Social Services: “A social inclusion strategy is a significant advancement in social policy in Yukon. Social inclusion ensures that services target those in need and are accessible for all members of society.”
Social Inclusion Strategy to Address Poverty Issues