Poverty in Canada

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Examines poverty in Canada and whether or not the problem is as large as made out to be. The writer compares absolute and relative poverty measures and what these statistics mean. It begins by providing a basic definition of poverty and how this relates to the situation in Canada. It then takes a look at the poverty stats in Canada and how these are played out on a day-to-day basis.

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"Poverty is an enduring social issue. Poverty is as much of a problem today as it has been since the birth of capitalism; although capitalism is not the sole cause of poverty. Poverty is a contentious issue for numerous reasons. First off, there is not a unilaterally accepted definition of poverty. Both relative and absolute measures of poverty are undertaken, with each producing different sets of data and implications. The causes of poverty are varied and are mainly a by-product of the nature of the Canadian economy. Capitalism itself is less of a cause as is the discrimination within the job market that capitalism permits. When these factors are fully taken into account and fully understood, only then will the poverty issue be an issue of the past."

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