Want to better understand what poverty is really like in Canada? More than income data is needed, says new research
According to those who have experienced poverty, critical data points include access to adequate clothing and footwear, and the ability to participate fully in special occasions.
Why It Matters
The Market Basket Measure (MBM) is Canada’s official poverty measure. However, focusing solely on income ignores a lot of other indicators of deprivation and has a knock-on impact on how poverty reduction plans are constructed.
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