Poverty in Canada

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Poverty in Canada

Introduction

Poverty in Canada has been a long debate on the political and social fronts of the community . According to 2005 reports , an estimated over ten percent of the Canada population are living in poverty . Of much concern is the ever increasing rate of homelessness experienced in the nation over the past two decades (Lee , 2000 . However , numerous reports have indicated that the measure of poverty in Canada is negated by the government

's failure to have a definite method of measuring poverty levels . True to the letter , Canadians are current faced with the debate on whether absolute or relative measure of poverty is the best in determining poverty levels in the nation

Nevertheless , numerous measures have been put in place to promote poverty reduction strategies in many provinces of Canada . In addition non-governmental organizations are increasingly engaging in community based poverty reduction projects . This paper is written as a discussion on poverty in Canada . The author will in particular look at the statistics of poverty in the nation , how poverty is measured in Canada and the current poverty reduction measures being implemented

Poverty in Canada

Poverty in Canada has been an historical issue for many centuries According to available statistical information , poverty in the nation remains a swing between economic growth and recession as well as numerous evolving initiatives by the government to assist low income members of the community (Raphael , 2002 . This information still indicates...