Provides economic information through NHS profiles, the Focus on Geography series, and topic-based tabulations. The voluntary 2011 National Household Survey asked residents of Canada questions in areas related to vibrant economies, such as occupations, labour force...
Contains many documents on poverty related issues, including reports, appendices, newsletters, and articles. – SPARC BC (Social Planning and Research Council of British Columbia)
Provides research on poverty in different provinces, as well as online resources, government information, and other items related to poverty research and advocacy. – PovNet
Describes projects that can be funded through the Western Diversification Program (WDP), which makes investments in the economy for Western Canada. – Western Economic Diversification Canada
Includes guides, toolkits, lists of programs, an interactive game, and other resources related to community economic development. – Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education
Contains information on the living wage, a living wage calculator, videos, and fact sheets about the living wage and public policy information. – First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition
Describes community-based strategies and initiatives to reduce poverty, including measures related to poverty and low income and strategies directed at early childhood development. Poverty reduction strategies from various communities are examined. – Tamarack – An...
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...
