95.14EM Emergency Resolution: Social Assistance Standards
Whereas, The Government of Canada Budget of February 27, 1995, gave one year’s notice of fundamental changes in Social Assistance provisions to the provinces; and,
Whereas, Only one of three national standards is to be retained (free movement between the provinces, with no residency requirement) and the other two will be eliminated (provision of social assistance to all in need and an appeal system); and,
Whereas, The economic recovery has left a very high rate of unemployment and need for social assistance; and,
Whereas, Failure to meet these needs may lead many to destitution, a weakening of the social fabric, and a variety of social needs resulting in an exchange of a fiscal deficit for a social deficit; therefore be it,
RESOLVED, That The National Council of Women of Canada urge the Government of Canada to retain national standards for social assistance, including provision for all in need and an appeal process, in the new legislation replacing the Canada Assistance Plan and creating the Canada Social Transfer.