Day 8: State of Poverty in Canada

Handout: ideas to keep in mind for your year end project

Review: Why is poverty so expensive?

Fraser Institute: An introduction to the state of poverty in Canada
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•  Define Absolute vs Relative poverty
• Definition of Low Income Cut-off (LICO)
• What are some trends happening with groups over the past 20 years
• Pg. 20.  Who are the at-risk groups for persistent low income?
• Pg 21.  Table 3.  What are the "at risk characteristics"

What do you know about the Downtown Eastside?   CLICK TO WATCH

 Downtown Eastside life on the streets: CLICK TO WATCH

Work on your biography projects.
Due on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th