Child Poverty
Nova Scotia coalition calls for policies to help reduce child poverty
Nova Scotia has particular issues with worsening child poverty. Continue reading
B.C. aims to slash poverty by 25 per cent in new poverty reduction strategy
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children. Continue reading
Child poverty rates go down in every province except Nova Scotia: StatCan
In addition to having the highest number of children in poverty, Nova Scotia also has the lowest median income after tax at $50,200. Continue reading
Liberals’ child benefit lifting children out of poverty, StatCan says
The Liberals introduced the income-tested Canada Child Benefit midway through 2016, replacing a previous system of tax credits and the Conservatives’ universal child care benefit. Continue reading
Report says 26.7 per cent of Saskatchewan children live in poverty
By David Baxter Reporter
A new report from Campaign 2000 shows Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate has climbed nearly three per cent to 26.7 per cent of children living in poverty. Continue reading
B.C. government sets targets to reduce poverty, won’t release plan until 2019
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is promising to reduce the child poverty rate in B.C. by 50 per cent, and the overall poverty rate by 25 per cent, in the next five years. Continue reading
Reduce Manitoba kids in care using prevention tools, says report
The Manitoba government is being urged to reduce the number of kids in child welfare by focusing more on supporting parents who struggle with poverty, addiction or housing issues. Continue reading
Saskatchewan home to federal riding with second highest child poverty rate
By David Baxter Reporter
The northern Saskatchewan riding of Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River is one of two in Canada where a majority of children live in poverty. Continue reading
Ottawa-Vanier, Ottawa South among federal ridings with highest child poverty rates
Two federal ridings in Ottawa are among the top 30 ridings in the country with the highest child poverty rates, according to a report released Monday by anti-poverty advocacy organization Campaign 2000. Continue reading
40% of children in Bill Morneau’s Toronto riding live in poverty: report
Campaign 2000 is calling on the Liberals to set a target of cutting child poverty in half over the next five years. Continue reading