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Title   Poverty Profile 1998
Date   Autumn 2000
No.   Report No. 113

An explanation of Statistics Canada's low income cut-offs and a comprehensive analysis of national and provincial poverty statistics and trends. The report includes information on the depth of poverty and typical sources of income for poor people. There are also short sections on poverty among low-wage workers, children, women and seniors.

Press Release: Elimination of Poverty Must be a Priority for the New Federal Government

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