Jinny Sims at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On March 14th, 2012. See this statement in context.

March 14th, 2012 / 4 p.m.

NDP

Jinny Sims NDP Newton—North Delta, BC

I'd like an answer from both of you, if possible.

Microfinance does play a role, but it's not the answer to the eradication of poverty. It's one tool, and it's only one tool, that can be used out of a myriad of tools and strategies.

Would you agree that it is not the magic pill for the eradication of poverty?

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