A critical analysis of changes to Special Needs Assistance in Nova Scotia
This 4-page factsheet offers a short summary of the report, Cornerstone Compromised: A Critical Analysis of Changes to Special Needs Assistance in Nova Scotia.
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Changes to Special Needs Allowances: Costs more, does less for those in need
Halifax—On August 8th, 2011, the Nova Scotia government made several changes that affect access to special needs allowances under the income assistance system. Last summer,…
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Cornerstone Compromised
A Critical Analysis of Changes to Special Needs Assistance in Nova Scotia Download 840.38 KB44 pages On August 8th, 2011, the Nova Scotia government made…
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Low-income families in Canada have less disposable income than ever
Canadian households spent an average of $76,750 on goods and services in 2023, a substantial increase of 14.3 per cent over 2021. This boost in spending was…
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Are the kids alright? Low-income and food insecurity rising among Ontario’s children
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