6. The goals of the national strategy are(1) to promote respect for and protection of the dignity of persons living in poverty and combat prejudices in their regard ;
(2) to improve the economic and social situation of persons and families living in poverty and social exclusion ;
(3) to reduce the inequalities that may be detrimental to social cohesion ;
(4) to encourage persons and families living in poverty to participate in community life and social development ;
(5) to develop and reinforce the sense of solidarity throughout Québec so that society as a whole may participate in the fight against poverty and social exclusion.