ARTICLES
Blair, C., & Scott, K. G. (2002). Proportion of LD placements associated with low socioeconomic status: Evidence for a gradient? Journal of Special Education, 36, 14–22.
Davidhizar, R., Shearer, R., & Reimer, J. (2000). The new face of poverty in Canada – Implications for health care professionals. Leadership in Health Services, 13, 3, x–xiii.
Diala, C. C., Muntaner, C., & Walrath, C. (2004). Gender, occupational, and socioeconomic correlates of alcohol and drug abuse among U.S. rural, metropolitan, and urban residents. American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 30, 409–428.
Kazemipur, A. & Halli, S. S. (2000). The colour of poverty: A study of the poverty of ethnic and immigrant groups in Canada. International Migration, 38, 1, 69–88.
Lorant, V., Deliege, D., Eaton, W., Robert, A., Philippot, P., & Ansseau, M. (2003). Socioeconomic inequalities in depression: A meta-analysis. American Journal of Epidemiology, 157, 98–112.
Morrow, M., Hanivsky, O., & Varcoe, C. (2004). Women and violence: The effects of dismantling the welfare state. Critical Social Policy, 24, 358–384.
Pope, J. F., & Arthur, N. (2009). Socioeconomic Status and Class: A Challenge for the Practice of Psychology in Canada. Canadian Psychology, 50(2), 55-65.
Smith, L. (2005). Psychotherapy, classism, and the poor: Conspicuous by their absence. American Psychologist, 60, 687–696.
Vera, E. M., & Shin, R. Q. (2006). Promoting strengths in a socially toxic world: Supporting resiliency with systemic interventions. The Counseling Psychologist, 34, 80–89.
Vera, E. M., & Speight, S. L. (2003). Multicultural competence, social justice, and counseling psychology: Expanding our roles. Counseling Psychologist, 31, 253–272.
BOOKS
Albanese, P. (2010). Child poverty in Canada (Issues in Canada series). Toronto, ON: Oxford University Press.
Armstrong, K. L. (2007). Advancing social justice by challenging socioeconomic disadvantage. In C. C. Lee (ed.) Counseling for Social Justice (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: Amercian Counseling Association.
REPORTS
Cornish, M. (January 2008). Closing the gender gap in Ontario: Securing justice for women’s work. Prepared for the Canadian Human Resources Reporter (by EqualPayCoalition.org). Taken from: http://www.opseu.org/committees/equity/pdf/canadianhumanrightsreporter.pdf on May 4, 2010.
Public Health Agency of Canada (2006). The Human Face of Mental Health and Mental Illness in Canada. Ottawa, ON: Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada.
United Nations Development Programme, (1998). Overcoming Human Poverty. New York, NY: United Nations Publications. As cited in Townson, Monica. (2000). A report card on women and poverty. Ottawa, ON: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
World Health Organization (2009). Mental health, resilience, and inequalities. Taken from: http://www.euro.who.int/document/e92227.pdf on March 31, 2010.
PRESENTATIONS
Noel, A., & Larocque, F. (August, 2009). Aboriginal Peoples and Poverty in Canada: Can Provincial Governments Make a Difference? Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the International Sociological Association’s Research Committee 19 (RC19), Montréal, QC.
COMMENTS
Campaign 2000
An excellent national group with many educational resources focused on ending child and family poverty in Canada. They offer clear tips for action and up-to-date stats and stories from young people.
Canadian Council on Social Development
A non-governmental, not-for-profit organization founded in 1920. Develops and promotes progressive social policies inspired by social justice, equality and the empowerment of individuals and communities. Done through research, consultation, public education and advocacy – main product is information.
Canadian Social Research Links
Focuses on anti-poverty strategies in Canada; Provincial and Territorial Anti-Poverty; Strategies and Poverty Reduction Campaigns; Links to information for each Canadian province and territory that has implemented or is considering implementing a strategy against poverty.
Canada without Poverty
Works to address the structural causes of poverty, such as public policies that advance or constrain the social and economic development of individuals, families and communities. For example, governments set minimum wage rates. Currently, not one minimum wage rate set by provinces and territories comes close to being a "living wage" for individuals. In fact, all such rates are lower today compared to 35 years ago, as much as 17% lower in the case of Manitoba and 19% lower in British Columbia – a direct failure of public policy.
Dignity for All
Campaign for a poverty-free Canada calls for vigorous and sustained action by the federal government to combat the structural causes of poverty in Canada.
Equal Pay Coalition
The Equal Pay Coalition was formed in 1976 as a coalition of organizations to seek the implementation of equal pay for work of equal value both through legislation and collective bargaining. The Coalition has over 39 constituent and partner groups which represent Ontario women and men who support equal pay for work of equal value. Though emphasis is on Ontario, there is information about pay inequity at provincial and national levels.
GrowingGap.ca
Works with economists and researchers across Canada to document the problem and put forward solutions for a fairer, more equal society. Repeatedly, our work reminds us of a truly Canadian value: that everyone, no matter what they earn and where they live, should have access to the best this nation offers.
PovNet.org
Provides online tools that facilitate communication, community and access to information around poverty-related issues in British Columbia and Canada. We work to collect relevant news and resources of use to advocates, community workers, marginalized communities and the general public. You can learn about every aspect of the work PovNet does and view community feedback and photos in this PovNet Slideshow (PDF).
Results Canada
A network of volunteers committed to creating the political will to end hunger and the worst aspects of poverty in Canada and around the world, and to demonstrating that individuals do make a difference.
The Social Justice Fund
Great advocacy resource with focus on policy reform to help fight poverty in Canada. The SJF has approved 37 anti-poverty initiatives from every region of the country. The projects are very diverse and includes the development of educational initiatives or advocacy work such as letter writing, postcard campaigns, white-band days and other similar activities; workshops on empowerment and social change; developing dialogue on combating violence; training college students as anti-poverty activists, providing literacy and computer skills training; developing a food bank on a university campus and so much more.
Vital Signs Canada
Vital Signs is an annual community check-up conducted by community foundations across Canada that measures the vitality of our cities, identifies significant trends, and assigns grades in at least ten areas critical to quality of life.
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