5 days ago · The report recognizes that the Government of Canada has made significant investments in social protection programs, while underscoring the need for a stronger social safety net to support …

Apr 26, 2024 · This table displays the results of Canada's official poverty rate. The information is grouped by Year (appearing as row headers), Rate (appearing as column headers).

Poverty in Canada refers to the state or condition in which a person or household lacks essential resources—financial or otherwise—to maintain a modest standard of living in their community.

Nov 19, 2024 · Child poverty is rising swiftly in Canada and the Liberal government's Canada Child Benefit "has lost its power to sustain poverty reduction" and bring down income inequality, says a new...

Oct 27, 2025 · The 2025 HungerCount report from Food Banks Canada says poverty and hunger are becoming “normalized” in Canada, with nearly 2.2 million visits recorded in a single month this year.

Poverty and food insecurity in Canada has risen almost 40% over the past two years, placing Canada at a historic crossroad, according to Food Banks Canada’s national 2025 Poverty Report Card.

Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy introduced the Official Poverty Line for Canada and a dashboard of 12 indicators to track progress on poverty reduction for Canadians and their households. …

May 28, 2025 · The latest national poverty data confirms a grim trend: poverty continues to rise among almost every demographic group and in nearly every province and territory in Canada. More and …

Jul 31, 2025 · Income statistics miss policy-driven reductions in household costs — the material deprivation index shows what’s really changing for low-income Canadians. For the first time in two …

Oct 14, 2025 · According to a 2024 report by the federal government’s National Advisory Council on Poverty, poverty is also on the rise, and people who once thought they were financially secure are …