Describes some of the specific challenges and pressures related to rural poverty within Canada, and includes potential strategies for reinvigorating rural economies with agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The report examines social policy regarding the income gap,...
Examines the key social and economic indicators that affect health, including income, employment, and job security. The report also highlights key social policy considerations. – Juha Mikkonen and Dennis Raphael, York University School of Health Policy and...
Provides an overview of the social and economic costs of health inequities in Canada, including some of the specific steps and actions that are needed to reverse the pattern. – Health Council of Canada
Provides information on the how the living wage is calculated and the types of steps and actions to be taken for adopting municipal policies or bylaws in support of a living wage. It also provides information on the steps and actions taken by the City of New...
Income, housing, nutrition and food security, and early childhood development were identified in public consultations across Canada as the main social determinants of health. Report provides recommendations for action to society, government, and health care providers....
Describes the steps and actions needed to develop and implement local community economic development strategies in smaller rural communities. – Alberta Community and Co-operative Association
Examines the issues related to food security and the role that healthy access to food plays in helping to alleviate conditions of poverty and low income. – Population Health and Wellness, BC Ministry of Health
Provides links to a vast array of leading-edge Canadian projects in communities, which could inform action in other communities. – Province of BC Housing agencies and organizations BC Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation BC Office of Housing and...
Provides tools for local governments to engage residents in assessing needs and priorities to make housing and surrounding facilities universally accessible. – Spinal Cord Injury BC
