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BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Make Poverty History Manitoba launched its city poverty reduction plan this morning at MERC, 430 Langside St. The report, endorsed by more than 90 organizations, calls on the mayor to be a champion for poverty reduction and commit to leading the development of a comprehensive poverty reduction plan. Activist for homelessness and poverty Al Wiebe talks to the crowd. CAROL SANDERS STORY. May 2, 2018