Benefit Reform Action Group

Op-ed: Poverty matters! Let's rally at Province House

Robert DeVet — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 15:52:02 +0000

On the importance of protesting against poverty.

Forget the greedy, help the needy

Robert DeVet — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:51:48 +0000

Protesters want dignity for Nova Scotia's welfare recipients and working poor

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – People took to streets on Saturday in recognition of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a United Nations-sponsored annual event that in Halifax has been observed for many years now.<

Welfare recipients demand real consultation

Robert DeVet — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 22:32:23 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – About 25 people on welfare and their allies rallied at Victoria Park, just across the street from the Community Services headquarters in downtown Halifax.

Community Services welfare consultation deeply flawed, critics say

Robert DeVet — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:07:06 +0000

KJIPUKTUK (HALIFAX) – A plan to revamp social assistance in Nova Scotia is causing concern among many welfare recipients and community ad

Fighting welfare stigma through social media

Robert DeVet — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 20:39:26 +0000

#FacesOfNSWelfare campaign to launch in September

KJIPUKTUK (Halifax) – A group of local poverty activists is launching a social media campaign to tackle the secrecy and stigma associated with receiving social assistance.