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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. Interim Executive Director of MARL (Manitoba Association for Rights and Liberties) Michael Barkman addresses the crowd. CAROL SANDERS STORY. May 2, 2018