Racialized Communities Call on Governments in Canada to End Racism and Poverty on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

October 17 is recognized by the United Nations as the International Day for the Eradication of
Poverty. Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change (COP-COC) calls on all levels of Government
in Canada to mark this day by committing to meaningfully address the interrelated issues of
racism and poverty in Canada.