National Advisory Committee

The National Advisory Committee assists the Institute by informing, consulting and advising on initiatives and programs which support CPI’s three pillars of research, teaching and practice which lead to the sustainability and impact of the Institution.

Membership

The Canadian Poverty Institute gratefully acknowledges the following individuals who have served on the National Advisory Committee.

Natalie Appleyard
Socio-Economic Policy Analyst
Citizens for Public Justice, Ottawa

Michele Biss
Project Manager
National Right to Housing Network, Ottawa

Jean Dube
Indigenous Community Engagement Liaison
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary

Peter Noteboom
General Secretary
The Canadian Council of Churches, Ottawa

Dr. John Rook
Chief Executive Officer
Simon House, Calgary

Jerry Weber
Executive Coach, Consultant
Jerry Weber Consulting, Waterloo

Affiliations

The Canadian Poverty Institute is a member of the following collaborative networks:

  • Vibrant Communities. A national learning community of members from diverse sectors who share a common interest in reducing poverty, community engagement and collaboration. It is made up of individuals who are united in a desire to see one million people move beyond poverty all across Canada.

  • The Calgary Alliance For the Common Good (CACG). CACG brings together faith, labour and civic organizations and communities to transform the city into a community which acts justly and respects all. CACG was formed in association with the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) the oldest and largest network of broad-based organizations in North America. 

  • Vibrant Communities Calgary (VCC) - Vibrant Communities Calgary is the steward of Calgary’s Enough for All poverty strategy. The Canadian Poverty Institute is a member of the Enough for All Champions network.

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