In the Media

Report says N.S. has made ‘no meaningful progress’ on child poverty rates
CityNews – February 18, 2026
By Steve Gow

New report warns child poverty in Canada is on the rise after years of progress
CTV News – February 25, 2026

More than 30 per cent of children in Prince Albert live in poverty, rates double for Northern Sask.
PaNow – February 25, 2026
by Teena Monteleone

Sask.’s child poverty rate second-highest in the country
CBC News – February 25, 2026

Child poverty rose for third consecutive year: Campaign 2000 report
The Canadian Press – February 25, 2026
By: Nicole Thompson

Child poverty rate increasing in Canada, marginalized groups affected most
CTV News – February 26, 2026
By: Hannah Lepine

Reports show child poverty on rise and families living in “deeper poverty”
MyTrueNorthNow – February 27, 2026
Lisa Iesse

Canada’s government gets a failing grade on child poverty
Rabble – February 27, 2026
by Karl Nerenberg

Child poverty in Saskatchewan driving higher food bank demand
Discover Estevan – March 12, 2026
By: Lois Feaver

Opinion | CERB was a lifeline for many low-income Canadians, but for some it’s become an anchor
Toronto Star – July 15, 2026
By Amanda Therrien and Leila Sarang

Next city council should make child poverty a priority
Hamilton Spectator – June 13, 2026
By: Doreen Nicoll

Carney announces automated benefits, permanent school meals
City News – October 15, 2025

Canada is 25 years late on ending child poverty
BroadView – November 26, 2025
by Sid Frankel

Child poverty rates stabilize, but Vancouver Island and B.C. families fall further below the poverty line: report says
Chek News – November 26, 2025
by Liz Brown

An Alarm Bell And A Call To Action
Desi News – 2025
By Shagorika Easwar

NIMBY by another name
Winnipeg Free Press – December 31, 2025
By: Kate Kehler

The feds found money fast for a GST holiday—why not for the years-promised Canada Disability Benefit?
The Hill Times – January 5, 2025
BY Michelle Hewitt & Luca Patuelli

The children are eating less now’: Nunavummiut protest end of food voucher program
CBC News – April 27, 2025
By: Samuel Wat

Toronto was the child poverty capital of Canada in 2022, new report
CBC News – November 19, 2024
By: Rochelle Raveendran

Canada sees ‘unprecedented rise’ in child poverty rates. Here’s what the numbers in a new report tell us
Parry Sound – November 19, 2024
By: Evelyn Harford

Nunavut’s child poverty rate is the highest in Canada, new report says
CBC News – November 20, 2024

27 per cent of Sask. children living in poverty
North East Now – November 20, 2024
By: Susan McNeil

The Canada Child Benefit goes out today as advocates warn of rising child poverty. Here’s how much to expect
Toronto Star – November 20, 2024
By Andy Takagi

Postal strike will delay some Canada Child Benefit cheques. Here’s who will be affected
Toronto Star – December 13, 2024
By: Andy Takagi

La pauvreté des enfants insulaires est en hausse
ICI Radio Canada – 17 décembre 2024

Minimum Wage Increase to $11 Would Lock Workers into Poverty
Yahoo Sports – January 28, 2024
By: Marketwired

First annual poverty report card reveals harsh realities faced by Nunavut’s most vulnerable
APTN NEWS – April 29, 2024
By Kerry Slack

Opinion | The promise to eradicate child poverty must be fulfilled
The Hamilton Spectator – August 3, 2024
By: Tyler Firth

N.S. child poverty rates dropped sharply in 2020, ‘almost entirely’ due to pandemic relief
Global News– March 9, 2023
By Alex Cooke

Almost 20 per cent of children in Saskatchewan living in poverty, NDP calls for action
CJW Radio – February 15, 2023
By Newsroom

Pandemic benefits reduced child poverty, government should build on success: report
The Canadian Press – February 14, 2023
By: Nojoud Al Mallees

Child poverty rates in B.C. dropped due to COVID-19 supports, annual report shows
However, advocacy group warns rising costs threaten to wipe out progress
CBC News – February 14, 2023

Manitoba worst province in Canada for child poverty: report
CTV News – February 14, 2023
By: Mason DePatie

COVID-19 benefits suggest income transfers could further reduce child poverty: report
Global News – February 14, 2023
By: Nojoud Al Mallees The Canadian Press

Manitoba has highest child poverty rate among provinces, report finds
Global News – February 14, 2023
By Shane Gibson

COVID relief led to record drop in child poverty in Nova Scotia, report says
The Global Herald – March 9, 2023
By: News Desk

Child and family poverty on PEI
PEI Canada – March 22, 2023
By: Mary Boyd

Pandemic supports eased child poverty, but children still make up 1 in 3 at Vernon food bank
CASTNET – February 21, 2023
By: Jon Manchester

Child poverty worst in Manitoba, report suggests
Brandon Sun – February 15, 2023
By: Malak Abas

Manitoba Indigenous leaders, advocates hope federal compensation will help with healing
Global News -January 4, 2022
By: Marney Blunt

N.S. virtual learning decision underscores ongoing childhood poverty issues
Global News– January 7, 2022
By Alexa MacLean

Manitoba child poverty rate highest among provinces
Toronto Star – January 13, 2022
By Sean Ledwich

New Democrats Calling For Pandemic Support For Seniors
Zoomer Radio – January 22, 2022
By Steve Kee

‘There’s just no relief in sight’: Canada’s inflation falls to 5.9% in January but food prices keep on soaring
Toronto Star – February 21, 2023
By Josh Rubin Business Reporter

Peu ou pas de réduction de la pauvreté infantile au Canada
L- Express – 21/01/2022
By: Éricka Muzzo

NDP calls on government to give emergency one-off payment to desperate seniors
City News – January 21, 2022
By: Canadian Press

North Island-Powell River MP advocates for federal emergency funds for vulnerable seniors
PrPeak News – January 21, 2022

CERB cutting into child care benefits unexpected, mom says
CBC News – November 09, 2021
By: Tom Ayers

Federal pandemic benefit clawbacks are penalizing the poorest seniors
Toronto Star – November 14, 2021
By John Stapleton , Leila Sarangi , Janet McLeod Contributors

‘Intensely urban’ Toronto Centre has highest child poverty rate of all federal ridings in Ontario
CBC News – November 24, 2021
Muriel Draaisma

Scathing national report sheds light on child poverty in Canada
Tech Bomb – November 24, 2021
By Ron Scorsese

1.3 million children in Canada living in poverty
APTN News – November 25, 2021

Saskatchewan’s child poverty rate at 26.1 per cent, report shows
Global News – November 25, 2021
By Jeanelle Mandes

Childhood poverty to exist for next 50 years unless governments act: new report
Rabble – December 8, 2021
by Stephen Wentzell

Winnipeg Woman Running To Raise Awareness, Funds For Children Without Beds
Global News – May 24, 2021
By Marney Blunt

Faces of change: Chloe Halpenny fights for a universal basic income
Capital Current – October 2, 2020
By: Kailey Schlachter

HDC Warns Of Pandemic Impacts To Child Poverty Rates
Your Greater Moncton – December 18, 2020

Report Notes One in Four Nova Scotian Children Live in Poverty
Your Southshore – December 18, 2020
By: Cody McEachern

Manitoba Liberals call for urgent strategy to address homelessness during winter freeze
CBC News – December 30, 2020

Families in crisis before COVID-19 will be worse off coming out pandemic, says advocate
APTN National News – May 5, 2020
By: Dennis Ward

Canada Wants Low-Income Canadians to Pay Back the $2,000-a-Month COVID-19 Benefit
VICE News – June 20, 2020
By: Sarah Smellie

P.E.I. social advocates decry systemic violence, poverty
PNI Atlantic – June 28, 2020
By: Jim Day

Manitoba poverty woes deepen amid dark days
The Freepress -April 14, 2020
By: Niigaan Sinclair

Pandemic hits Manitoba’s poor hardest
The FreePress – April 18, 2020
By: Sid Frankel

Report aims to put poverty on the agenda in federal election campaign
Toronto Star – October 7, 2019
By Laurie Monsebraaten

Reducing Child Poverty in Manitoba
CBC News – October 8, 2019

The work to end poverty and homelessness is just beginning
The Good Men Project – October 11, 2019
By Jino Distasio

It’s time for federal leaders to focus on inequality
Toronto Star – October. 13, 2019
By:Star Editorial Board

Affordability top of mind for Mississauga East-Cooksville families
Mississauga News – October 16, 2019
By Hailey Montgomery

These neighbourhoods have high child poverty rates in Brampton
Insauga: Brampton – October 16, 2019
By Lucy Mazzucco

Poverty promise remains elusive target
The Catholic Register – December 8, 2019
By: Mickey Conlon

Goal set in Manitoba’s new poverty reduction plan already nearly met
  Winnipeg Free Press – March 4, 2019
  By: Dylan Robertson

Child care called key to ending child poverty
  Toronto Star – November 20, 2018
  By: Laurie Monsebraaten

Bolder action needed to reduce child poverty, Campaign 2000 report card 2018
  CTV News – November 20, 2018
  By: Teresa Wright

The Ties That Bind: Four Case Studies of Issue-Based Networks
The Philanthropist – October 1, 2018
  By: Ben Liadsky

BC child poverty figures remain bad but report sounds note of optimism
  Vancouver Sun – November 20, 2018
  By: Matt Robinson

Poverty reduction on P.E.I. still too little, says advocate
The Guardian – November 29, 201
  By: Dylan Robertson

Leaders Who Truly Support #MeToo Should Prove It At Budget Time
The Huffington Post Op Ed – February 9, 2018
By: Jessica Mustachi, Contributor 

Here’s just how much poverty can hold kids back
United Way of greater Toronto – August 28, 2019
By: Laura Hensley

Liberals vow to lift 2 million Canadians out of poverty by 2030, with no new spending
CBC News Online – August 21, 2018
By: CBC News 

Child poverty linked to discrimination, systemic inequality, study suggests
The Toronto Star – June 18, 2018
By: Laurie Monsebraaten 

La pauvreté infantile est endémique dans les groupes minoritaires du Canada
Radio Canada International French – June 18, 2018
By: Didier Oti

Liberal government urged to be more aggressive in tackling poverty
The Globe and Mail – November 21, 2017
By: Bill Curry

Ontario urged to make ending child poverty an election issue
The Toronto Star – November 21, 2017
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

New housing strategy could cut into child poverty rates, groups say
CTV News – November 21, 2017
By: Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Coalition demands plan for child poverty
Winnipeg Free Press – November 21, 2017
By: Nick Martin

Family poverty rates higher in Indigenous, African-Nova Scotian communities
CBC News – November 21, 2017
By: Jean Larochee

1 in 4 Sask. children live in poverty: report
Regina Leader – Post, November 21, 2017
By: Brandon Harder

Manitoba gets failing grade for ‘nightmare’ rates of child poverty
CBC News – November. 21, 2017
By: CBC News

Anti-poverty groups push Trudeau government to boost child benefit
Toronto Star covered the Canadian Press story – June 12, 2017
By: Jordan Press

Sobering child poverty stats inspire call for renewed action
Toronto Star – November 24, 2016
By Laurie Monsebraaten 

Pauvreté infantile : les efforts sont encore insuffisants selon un rapport
French CBC – November 24, 2016
By: ICI Radio Canada

Ontario urged to champion child care on national stage
Toronto Star – January 26, 2016
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

Child poverty rates in P.E.I. take a jump
CBC News – November 25, 2015

High hopes for federal action to end child poverty
Toronto Star – November 24, 2015
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

One in three Manitoba children living in poverty: report
CTV News – November 24, 2015
By: Chinta Puxley, The Canadian Press

Child poverty widespread in Toronto-area ridings
Toronto Star – October 7 2015
By: Laurie Monsebraaten

How Many Poor Kids Live in Your Riding?
The Tyee – October 9, 2015
By: Katie Hyslop

Anti-poverty group and allies highlight broken poverty promises by all levels of government
Rabble.ca – September 21, 2015
By: Krystalline Kraus