Original Source: https://www.unicef.ca/en/unicef-report-card-18
WHAT IS THE UNICEF REPORT CARD?
UNICEF Report Cards measure child and youth well-being in wealthy countries.
Report Card 18 compares levels of child poverty in the richest countries; the progress they have been making to end child poverty; and how well their policies protect every child from poverty.
Child poverty has increased in Canada for the first time in many years. The poverty rate has risen more sharply for children than for other Canadians. After years of progress, Canada is still a middle performer among rich countries for its current rate of child poverty, ranking 19th. As a rich country with one of the greatest increases in wealth over the past decade, Canada can aim higher. At a time when the pandemic’s impacts continue to weigh heavily on children, Canada must act with urgency to protect children from poverty.
There are effective and affordable steps to finish the job. Leaving children in poverty is a choice.
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