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Evidence as guide
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Oct. 16 2012
According to Statscan, more than 750,000 children were prevented from falling into poverty in 2010 thanks to child benefits and other programs targeted to low-income families. In Ontario, an innovative approach to child benefits was instrumental in taking 20,000 children out of poverty rolls, even as unemployment soared.
Tags: budget, philanthropy, poverty, standard of living, tax
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To stop youth violence in Toronto, we must solve its root causes
Wednesday, August 8th, 2012
25 July 2012
Alarming gaps exist between neighbourhoods that are doing well and those that are falling behind. These are serious challenges that put our entire city at risk… First, we need to build youth leadership at a community level… Second, we need to improve access to supports that provide young people with positive options… Third, we need to increase youth employment… Finally, we must restore mixed-income neighbourhoods… This poverty isn’t just concerning because of where it’s located, but also because racialized communities are disproportionately affected.
Tags: crime prevention, participation, poverty, standard of living, youth
Posted in Inclusion Delivery System | No Comments »
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