The economic cost of childhood socio-economic disadvantage in Canada
While child poverty has decreased significantly in recent years due to increased support
for families with children, measures to assist socio-economically disadvantaged children
only partially address their challenges. To enhance equality of opportunity and social
mobility in Canada, it is crucial to strengthen efforts addressing the root causes
of socio-economic disadvantages and bridge gaps in policies aimed at reducing child
poverty. This paper presents an overview of child poverty trends in Canada and discusses
the challenges associated with the Poverty Reduction Strategy aimed at enhancing equality
of opportunity and social mobility.
Published on May 24, 2024
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