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Edmonton could eliminate poverty in a generation by such moves as ending racism, introducing livable incomes and increasing affordable housing, says a report released Friday.

The findings of the city’s End Poverty Edmonton task force, set up last year by Mayor Don Iveson, contain 28 main recommendations for helping the 100,000 people in the city who live on low incomes.

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Anglican Bishop Jane Alexander called it a bold strategy at a time when more people are seeking assistance because of the economic downturn.

“Too many people are falling through the cracks, and they’re becoming trapped in cycles of poverty.”

While Iveson admitted the task force’s goal is ambitious, he said it can be achieved if the entire community takes part.

“We’re trying to do nothing less than change the world, but we’re trying to do it one city at a time,” he said.

“Many other cities have poverty alleviation plans … The strength of our plan is the engagement.”