Tagged Poverty

After 20 years, World March of Women still marching

By Marianne Breton Fontaine This year, the World March of Women celebrates its 20th anniversary. This huge global action in the name of women's rights was initiated in Quebec by the Fédération des Femmes du Québec (FFQ), whose then president was [...]

Quebec’s welfare system shows the limits of capitalist reformism

“Social Solidarity” or social regulation? By Jason Johnson In 2002 the Quebec National Assembly adopted the Act to Combat Poverty and Social Exclusion. This law obliges the Quebec government to establish a national strategy including [...]

The pandemic hits East Van: it didn’t have to be this way

So far during the COVID-19 pandemic, I'm one of the relatively fortunate ones. My family lives in an affordable and well-run housing co-op with an amazing view of the mountains from our roof deck. My office is just a few blocks from home. I have [...]

COVID-19 “another fatal layer” for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

For many years, the Pivot Legal Society has been a prominent voice for people facing human rights challenges in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood. The group says that today, "in these trying times, Pivot has been re-evaluating our work and [...]

Tagged Poverty

After 20 years, World March of Women still marching

Quebec’s welfare system shows the limits of capitalist reformism

The pandemic hits East Van: it didn’t have to be this way

COVID-19 “another fatal layer” for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

What Are the Facts About Poverty in Canada?

Wealth Gap Still Widening, Says Report

Child Poverty in BC: Facts and Figures