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Child poverty in BC still the highest

Posted on: November 24, 2009 - 3:11pm

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 row.

More Information

"BC leads on child poverty, minister says province improving" - November 24, 2009, The Hook

"B.C.'s child poverty rate still Canada's highest" - November 24, 2009, CBC

"B.C. lags on child poverty, report says" - November 24, 2009, Vancouver Sun

2009 Child Poverty Report Card (PDF) -Campaign 2000

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