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Thursday August 28th 2008

An online resource for advocates, people on welfare, and community groups and individuals involved in anti-poverty work. Find up-to-date information about resources in British Columbia and Canada.

Anti-poverty & poverty related news stories, current events, reports & press releases.

View news, resources government info &
links sorted by
territory or province.

Links to manuals, publications, guides, help sheets, databases
& other resources.

Links & info to help with applying for welfare, disability, pension, student loans, unemployment, social housing, immigration & refugee status, etc.

Links to government websites, policies, acts, regulations & many other useful websites.

Stay up to date on anti-poverty/ poverty related news stories from many sources across Canada.

A collection of blogs that focus on anti-poverty/poverty issues.

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