Tag: poverty in canada

Put Food in the Budget Urges Candidates to Raise Social Assistance Rates: June 12 Ontario Election

From “10 Things You Might Not Know About Poverty In Canada,” George Stroumboulopoulos shared with us the following insights regarding poverty in Canada: It’s hard to measure. It varies widely between different groups. Child poverty is high in Canada. It’s a significant burden on the economy. Many Canadians spend too much on shelter. Poverty can…

May 30, 2014
Update From DIGNITY FOR ALL: Dec. 5, 2011 Event in Ottawa Postponed

This is an update to my previous blog Please Urge Your MP to Attend “What’s Next: How Do We Address Poverty in Canada?” Dec. 5, 2011. “Dear Dignity for All supporters and planned attendees of “What’s Next? How do we Address Poverty in Canada?”, on Monday Dec.5th, We regret to inform you that due to…

December 3, 2011

Put Food in the Budget Urges Candidates to Raise Social Assistance Rates: June 12 Ontario Election