Child Poverty
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U.S. hurtles toward ‘child care cliff’ as federal funding runs outSept. 30 marks the final day that US$24 billion in federal child care funding can be spent, which experts say will lead to a crisis that will impact millions of American families.U.S. NewsSep 30
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Child poverty, CFS and the road to hope in ManitobaMarc Sweet, a Winnipeg man, said that when he was a kid, he didn’t notice his family’s financial struggles, but looking back, they were there.CanadaSep 14
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Increasing food insecurity one threat facing children: reportOther threats include preventable injuries and illnesses, bullying, racism and discrimination, poor mental health, limited physical activity and effects of climate change.CanadaAug 31
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NDP leader Wab Kinew commits to fighting childhood hunger in ManitobaManitoba NDP Leader Wab Kinew said if his party is elected this fall, the problem of kids going to school hungry will be addressed through a universal school nutrition program.PoliticsJun 11
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Community hubs not included in funding for new Saint John, N.B. schoolsAs part of the community hub model, the city would have additional early childhood learning spaces, parent resources and an expanded after-school program.CanadaApr 4
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N.S. child poverty rates dropped sharply in 2020, ‘almost entirely’ due to pandemic reliefWhile child poverty rates in Nova Scotia declined by 24.3 per cent in 2020, a new report warns that it was largely due to temporary programs and more permanent measures are needed.CanadaMar 9
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‘We can do it today’: Manitoba has resources to address shocking child poverty rate, advocates sayAt least 20 per cent of Manitoban children live in poverty, according to a new report, but stakeholders and opposition leaders argue the province has the resources to combat this.CanadaFeb 15
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COVID-19 benefits suggest income transfers could further reduce child poverty: reportA new report by an anti-poverty group published says child poverty fell across the country in 2020, with 13.5 per cent of Canadian children were living in poverty that year.CanadaFeb 14
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Pandemic support lowered B.C.’s child poverty rate but inflation causing new woes: reportChild poverty decreased in British Columbia in 2020 due to provincial and federal government benefits provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an advocacy group says.PoliticsFeb 14
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Manitoba has highest child poverty rate among provinces, report findsThe Campaign 2000 – Manitoba report found just over one in five Manitoba children are living in poverty.EconomyFeb 14
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