The new government has its work cut out for it on boosting social services. Nine leaders in this sector share what matters most right now.
Why It Matters
Social service organizations have unique insight into communitiesโ needs and issues across the country โ and communities are hurting, still, as COVID-19โs cascading effects continue.
Social service providers โย the food banks, employment centres, newcomer support agencies, and more โย of Canada have had a front-row seat to the social and economic devastation COVID-19 has brought communities across the country.ย
These organizations watched closely to see what promises Canadian politicians made during this election period. For many, this brought disappointment; barely any of the aspiring leaders of the country mentioned the massive challenges theyโre working to solve.
Future of Good asked nine leaders working in frontline social services: Whatโs something that didnโt get nearly enough airtime during the election, but should be top priority post-election. Hereโs what they told us.
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