Child Poverty

• Community hubs not included in funding for new Saint John, N.B. schools

  As part of the community hub model, the city would have additional early childhood learning spaces, parent resources and an expanded after-school program.

  Canada

  Apr 4
  
• N.S. child poverty rates dropped sharply in 2020, ‘almost entirely’ due to pandemic relief

  While child poverty rates in Nova Scotia declined by 24.3 per cent in 2020, a new report warns that it was largely due to temporary programs and more permanent measures are needed.

  Canada

  Mar 9
  
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• ‘We can do it today’: Manitoba has resources to address shocking child poverty rate, advocates say

  At least 20 per cent of Manitoban children live in poverty, according to a new report, but stakeholders and opposition leaders argue the province has the resources to combat this.

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• COVID-19 benefits suggest income transfers could further reduce child poverty: report

  A new report by an anti-poverty group published says child poverty fell across the country in 2020, with 13.5 per cent of Canadian children were living in poverty that year.

  Canada

  Feb 14
• Pandemic support lowered B.C.’s child poverty rate but inflation causing new woes: report

  Child poverty decreased in British Columbia in 2020 due to provincial and federal government benefits provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an advocacy group says.

  Politics

  Feb 14
• Manitoba has highest child poverty rate among provinces, report finds

  The Campaign 2000 – Manitoba report found just over one in five Manitoba children are living in poverty.

  Economy

  Feb 14
• Questions linger over report showing fall in N.B. poverty rates

  A new report says the number of people living in poverty was cut in half over a five year span, but some are questioning the numbers.

  Politics

  Oct 21, 2022
• Calgary organization appeals for back-to-school help providing lunches for kids

  Canada's high inflation is making school lunches a big challenge for a lot of Calgary families.

  Education

  Sep 13, 2022
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• Child poverty report looks at Manitoba’s missed opportunities, dismal numbers

  Manitoba has an ongoing issue with child poverty, and advocates are calling for immediate action to remedy the growing situation.

  Economy

  Dec 1, 2021
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• Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate at 26.1 per cent, report shows

  Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate at 26.1 per cent and is above the national child poverty rate of 17.7 per cent.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021