Poverty
Conservative platform gets a failing grade, Liberal’s barely passes on poverty and health: report
Health providers analyzed the platforms of the four major political parties on issues around poverty and affordability. Continue reading
Tent cities causing growing concerns for some Edmontonians
Concerns are growing as homeless camps have been set up in Edmonton’s inner-city neighbourhoods and don’t seem to be going anywhere. Continue reading
New mobile grocery store launches in Edmonton to improve access to fresh, affordable food
A different kind of food truck launched in Edmonton on Wednesday with the goal of bringing “healthy, fresh, and affordable food into neighbourhoods facing barriers.” Continue reading
University of Calgary food bank in ‘dire need’ of donations due to dramatic rise in demand
Anyone on the U of C campus can use the food bank, including staff, faculty and alumni. Continue reading
Ford government’s child benefit cut ‘doesn’t make any sense’: Hamilton anti-poverty advocate
A Hamilton committee will ask staff to find out what the impact will be on the city should the Ford government go ahead with the planned cut to the Transition Child Benefit (TCB). Continue reading
Homeless camps set up in downtown Edmonton raise questions over safe spaces for less fortunate
By Sarah Ryan Reporter
With dozens of tents lining the streets of the inner city, advocates are asking officials to hold off on evicting the homeless. Continue reading
Saskatoon Friendship Inn celebrates 50 years helping those in need
“Over the last 50 years, the Friendship Inn has become a symbol of help and hospitality in the heart of a busy city,” executive director Sandra Kary said. Continue reading
IWK CEO calls for government leaders to improve health of children
A report released Tuesday by the national non-profit Children First Canada pinpoints the top 10 threats to children’s health and safety. Continue reading
Liberals would raise minimum wage, create poverty-fighting programs
Manitoba Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont says he would increase the minimum wage and develop programs to fight poverty if his party were to win the Sept. 10 provincial election. Continue reading
Manitoba Green leader gets boost from federal counterpart in poverty action
Elizabeth May backed up Manitoba Green Party leader James Beddome in a call for urgent action on poverty in the province, especially in Indigenous communities. Continue reading