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Why we need to talk about the root causes of food insecurity

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026

Research shows that when more people have adequate incomes, food insecurity declines, and that policy changes are essential to ensure that wages, social assistance and pension rates provide a livable income and greater income equality… most children’s fiction suggests individual choices or life circumstances are to blame for food insecurity and that charity, kind strangers and luck are the solutions.

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A basic income can be a strong investment in mental health

Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

Research shows how poor mental health is a direct consequence of poverty. Money not only helps meet people’s material needs but also alleviates their worries. Reducing poverty translates into significant savings for the economy and the public purse. Canada could save $4 to $10 for every dollar spent on mental health supports. Poverty is not caused by personal failings. It is the social environment people live in that has the greatest impact on life trajectories.

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It’s time to close Canada’s food banks

Monday, July 25th, 2011

Jul. 25, 2011
Food banks have become a serious obstacle in the fight against poverty. By promising to “end hunger” by feeding hungry Canadians, they provide a comforting illusion that no one is hungry – or if they are, it’s their own fault. They shelter us from the harsh reality that millions lack the basic necessities of life… It’s time to hold our governments accountable to their obligation to ensure that all Canadians have a standard of living adequate for health and well-being… Tackling poverty means wrestling with diverse ideas about causes and solutions. It’s time to begin that political conversation.

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