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| APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WELFARE |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, June 22, 2009 —The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the appointment of Mr. Darryl Gray of Escuminac, Quebec, to the National Council of Welfare.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Gray to the National Council of Welfare,” said Minister Finley. “His extensive experience working as a federal Member of Parliament will be a valuable asset to the Council.”
"For full text of the news release "
| POVERTY POSTCARDS NOW AVAILABLE |
What do you know about poverty in Canada? This handy set of seven postcards will give you quick overview.
Contact us to ORDER a paper copy.
| CANADIAN POVERTY REDUCTION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS |
Want an overview of poverty reduction efforts across Canada? Check out the Canadian Council on Social Development’s new Social Development Report Series. The first report - Poverty Reduction Policies and Programs – identifies current federal, provincial and territorial approaches to poverty reduction. Fourteen authors discuss the ideas, interests and institutions that have shaped the evolution of poverty reduction policies and programs in Canada and the issues for each jurisdiction moving forward.
| CANADIAN POVERTY REDUCTION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS |
Want an overview of poverty reduction efforts across Canada? Check out the Canadian Council on Social Development’s new Social Development Report Series. The first report - Poverty Reduction Policies and Programs – identifies current federal, provincial and territorial approaches to poverty reduction. Fourteen authors discuss the ideas, interests and institutions that have shaped the evolution of poverty reduction policies and programs in Canada and the issues for each jurisdiction moving forward.
| SPEECHES AND PHOTOS FROM THE WELFARE INCOMES, 2006 AND 2007 RELEASE IN TORONTO |
- John Rook (Chairperson) and Glen Shepherd (porte-parole francophone)
- Lone mothers from the Women Moving Forward program in Toronto
| CANADIAN SOCIAL FORUM |
The first Canadian Social Forum will be held in Calgary from May 19 to 22. The Canadian Council on Social Development is bringing together a dynamic combination of unusual suspects from social development, public health, business, environment, community safety and recreation to brainstorm about poverty. Be part of it. Join us in Calgary in May.
| APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WELFARE |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, April 27, 2009—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the appointment of Ms. Catherine Nolan Wells of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to the National Council of Welfare. In the course of her career in the field of education, Ms. Nolan Wells has gained considerable experience helping disadvantaged individuals.
"For full text of the news release "
| APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WELFARE |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, December 1, 2008—The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the appointment of Ms. Judith Barry of Quebec to the National Council of Welfare. In the course of her career, Ms. Barry has gained considerable experience helping disadvantaged individuals through her work in the field of child welfare.
"For full text of the news release "
| MARKET BASKET MEASURE DATA FOR 2006 IS NOW AVAILABLE |
- Fact Sheet: Market Basket Measure (MBM) Thresholds 2006, for Two Adults and Two Children
- Full report by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. LINK to Low Income in Canada: 2000-2006. Using the Market Basket Measure
| RELEASE |
Welfare Incomes, 2006 and 2007 (Winter 2008)
The report Welfare Incomes, 2006 and 2007 presents current and long-term statistics on welfare incomes, which include social assistance as well as federal child-related and other benefits, for 4 household types in Canada’s 13 provinces and territories. The household types are: single employable person; single person with a disability; lone parent with a 2 year-old child; a couple with two children, aged 10 and 15. The report also highlights the maze of rules that vary across the country. This report contains good news, bad news, some troubling unknowns as well as recommendations for all orders of government.
- Press release: “Poverty line is being cracked, but not broken. Cross-Canada action needed as economy worsens, National Council of Welfare says” (PDF) or (HTML)
- Download the ERRATA (February 2009)
- LINK to the Welfare Incomes, 2006 and 2007 page (where you can access fact sheets and download the report by individual chapter)
| THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW MEMBER TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WELFARE |
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, September 5, 2008—The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced the appointment of Ms. Anita Hopfauf of Saskatchewan to the National Council of Welfare for a term of two years.
"I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Hopfauf to the National Council of Welfare," said Minister Solberg. "Her extensive experience working with people of low income will be a valuable asset to the Council."
"For full text of the news release ".
