March 8, 2010
The Social Policy Cafe blog is written by a social policy analyst, currently employed by the Library of Parliament who has had the privilege to work in social policy for 30 years.
February 25, 2010
CASSA is a social justice umbrella organization working with Ontario’s diverse South Asian communities. They have an extensive service directory with listings of organizations from across Ontario.
February 23, 2010
Canadian Social Research Links has put together information for each Canadian province and territory that has implemented or is considering implementing a strategy against poverty. An incredible...
January 20, 2010
First Call, the BC child and youth advocacy organization has compared child poverty statistics from 1989 and 2007. The year 1989 was the best year of the 1980s for the economy, and the national child...
January 7, 2010
Winnipeg’s historic North End was a contradictory place. Poverty was widespread and deep; out of its midst grew a rich and vibrant culture. Today’s North End is similar in many respects — deep...
December 22, 2009
Halifax and surrounding areas anti-poverty rants from a social hellion and feminist anti-poverty activist living in HRM
December 9, 2009
The Senate Subcommittee on Cities released an important new report on combating poverty in Canada. The timing comes just two weeks after the House of Commons passed a motion for the federal...
December 2, 2009
On November 24th, the ESPC - in partnership with Public Interest Alberta & the Bissell Centre - released a new report on poverty in Alberta, titled We Must Do Better: It's Time to Make Alberta...
December 2, 2009
The ESPC is an independent, non-profit social research organization. Their work is primarily focused on increasing public awareness and promoting positive policy change on issues related to low-...
November 24, 2009
According to a report released today by First Call and Campaign 2000, although child poverty is persistent across Canada, BC has the highest rate of child poverty in Canada for the sixth year in a...
