Poor people

In this article Judy Darcy shares her vision of what life could be like under free trade. Illustrates the impact on social services and public programs. 

Examines different recommendations and finds wage supplements can play useful supporting roles in assisting the working poor, but should not be seen as the centerpiece of a new social architecture.

Details the reality of Francophone social assistance recipients in New Brunswick.

Looks at poverty in Winnipeg from different perspectives, and produces a layered and textured analysis focusing on solutions to poverty.

Looks at the impact poor housing has on health, focusing on three main areas: housing deprivation impacts on overall health; the link between overcrowding and respiratory and infectious disease; and, housing deprivation and health in the context of other possible influences on health.

Describes the impact of living on a low income through stories and photographs.

Explores the visible and not so visible aspects of health care reforms, using political economy perspectives.

Examines the lack of safe, affordable, available and accessible inner city Winnipeg housing, lack of supports aailable for people living in the core area experiencing end of life transitions, and the barriers encountered by people with disabilities.

Examines long- and short-term predicators that forecasted future poverty. Also looks at the effects caused by conditions of poverty. Written in the first person.

Document women's experiences at local charities and provides recommendations on how to make charities more women friendly.