Poverty reduction in Ontario
Find out how we’re working to reduce poverty and empower people to succeed. Read our poverty reduction strategies and annual reports.
Overview
Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Act, 2009 requires the government to develop a poverty reduction strategy and assess it at least every 5 years.
2020–2025 poverty reduction strategy
We are assessing the current poverty reduction strategy and developing a new strategy for Ontario.
We received feedback through surveys and written submissions as part of the public consultation held earlier this year. We thank everyone who shared their experiences and ideas to help develop the next poverty reduction strategy.
Read the 2020–2025 Poverty Reduction Strategy: Building a Strong Foundation for Success: Reducing Poverty in Ontario.
Previous poverty reduction strategies
Poverty reduction annual reports
Updated: December 01, 2025
Published: August 25, 2015