Behind the NumbersA blog from the CCPA
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Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Commentary on issues that affect Canadians, including the economy, poverty, inequality, climate change, budgets, taxes, public services, and employment.
'Factivism' and Other Fairytales from BonoThe 'Inner Nerd' Gets It Wrong, Again
Browne, Harry
Article
2013
Counterpunch
A rebuttal to U2 singer Bono's claims regarding the 'imminent eradication of extreme poverty'.
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Rural PovertyGurley, Lauren
Article
2017
In These Times
Gurly analyzes the institutional reasons behind widespread poverty, depopulation, and unemployment in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Poverty and Policy in CanadaImplications for Health and Qualityof Life
Raphael, Dennis
Book
2007
Raphael writes with authority on the problem of inequality and poverty in Canada. Income variability has increased while social assistance and minimum wages have not kept people up.