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
Poverty
Regina World Partnership Walk raises money to help end global poverty
An initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation, the five-kilometre walk has grown in its scale and reach, raising $100 million in more than three decades. Continue reading
B.C. has the worst poverty rate among seniors in Canada: report
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
The number of seniors living in poverty in B.C. more than doubled from 2000 to 2015. Continue reading
Poverty in the U.S. worsening under Trump administration policies: UN official
Poverty in the U.S. is extensive and deepening under the Trump administration whose policies seem aimed at removing the safety net from millions of poor people, a UN human rights investigator has found. Continue reading
Organization wants governments to perform test for basic personal income in Nova Scotia
The Basic Income Guarantee Nova Scotia group says “the time is right” to examine how to take what it says is an important first step to eradicating poverty. Continue reading
How money affects health — what you can do to stay in control
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
Studies show about half of people in Canada live paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Kelowna’s homelessness initiative calls for creation of 300 housing units
Kelowna council has approved a draft report that is designed to address the city’s homelessness problem. Continue reading
Advocates call on Winnipeg mayor for poverty reduction strategy
By Diana Foxall Reporter
Make Poverty History Manitoba released a report Wednesday morning calling on the City of Winnipeg to make a poverty reduction strategy. Continue reading
Homeless Connect an important stop for Edmontonians in need
From mental health supports and dental care, to financial supports and eye exams, the 20th Homeless Connect provides support to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Continue reading
YWCA Peterborough Haliburton food security program gets funding boost
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
The YWCA Peterborough Haliburton received funding through a provincial grant to help its food security program. Continue reading
