Although the child-poverty rate changed little at 8.2 per cent, the agency highlighted the 566,000 children in poverty which in comparison peaked at one million six years earlier.

A B.C. child and youth advocacy coalition released its annual report this month, which looked at child poverty rates throughout the province.

For some, the Clothing Depot in Saskatoon is a place they can rely on to help their family survive during tough times.

Nova Scotia has particular issues with worsening child poverty.

The plan aims to improve conditions for 140,000 people, including 50,000 children.

In addition to having the highest number of children in poverty, Nova Scotia also has the lowest median income after tax at $50,200.

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.

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.

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.

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.