The great country of Canada was always not great. Through-out the years of 1929 to 1938 the great depression has affected every country, especially Canada. [1] Banks, farmers, industries, families etc. Went through tough devastation financially and economically, it was a period of immense suffering for most. Because of the great depression the country was collapsing regardless of what was done by political power.
Reflection Paper BSHS/345 Week 3 Reflective Paper Kathleen Parks Dr. Princess Clarke August 8, 2014 All the people in our country and across the world face many kinds of difficulties starting from trauma, challenges for migrant and seasonal workers, women aging to overcoming poverty. The incomes and expenditure for no one persons are the same. The poverty passed down from generation to generation is stated as generational poverty. It is a forever-going cycle passed down from parents to children, to the children to the grandchildren and so on. The government’s offered solutions can help get over the generational poverty problems, however the system’s are broken and provide little to no relief to the immediate issue of putting society
When considering poverty, Third World countries, like Ethiopia, often come to mind. Unfortunately, even a country like Canada, where generally citizens enjoy exceptional health, education, a growing economy, and quality of life is so much higher than many other places in the world, struggles with poverty. Today almost five million Canadians are poor. Cities have experienced a dramatic increase in homelessness, newcomers are finding it more difficult to gain an economic foothold and young people struggle to get into the job market. For years the social issue focus has been on reducing the poverty.
Running Head : The Poverty Problem in Canada What Has Been The Trend Of Poverty Levels Between Immigrant And Canadian-Born Populations ?Name :University :Question What has been the trend of poverty levels between immigrant and Canadian-born populations ?Answer Canada ‘s reputation as an immigrant-friendly society is being threatened by the rising inequality between immigrants and the Canadian-born population . This is evidenced by the rapid acceleration of disparities in income and living standards between the two groups . The entire Canadian society should be concerned with this issue , because the suffering immigrants are untapped resources that can contribute hugely to both national economy and the dwindling population growth . This trend is detrimental for Canada ‘s future ,
The Great Depression didn't just end all at once. Many countries continued to suffer extreme poverty long after the governments declared the depression was over. When banks and businesses were forced to close down, it left millions of hardworking individuals without jobs and that then caused them to suffer financial hardship. With no way to earn money, many people could not pay their bills or buy food and needed help from the government to survive. The public were begging for some sort of program that would help them recover and hopefully gain back what they had lost.
HOMELESSNESS IN SUDBURY, ONTARIO Homelessness is one of the most important social issues affecting communities across the country today unfortunately Sudbury is no exception. The reasons people are homeless are as varied as the people themselves, it could be a mental illness, there could be a lack of life skills, it could be substance abuse, also stagnant or declining incomes, and also rapidly growing shelter costs and reductions in social assistance to name a few. It is quit prevalent that are economy is going down and with that statement that means hard working family men and woman are getting laid off left and right. It is a known stigma that only druggy’s or lazy people are homeless, well that’s NOT true. You can work hard your whole
Poverty within Canada Abigail Allen Introduction to Sociology – SOCI150 Instructor Scott Henwood Thursday, June 5, 2014 Poverty within Canada Individuals within Canada are negatively affected by the economic limitations associated with poverty. Many individuals hold the belief that “[T]he poor are primarily responsible for their own poverty” (Macionis, Jansson, & Benoit, 2013, p. 221), support Oscar Lewis’s study’s and conclusion of poor families creating “self-perpetuating cycle of poverty” (Macionis, Jansson, & Benoit, 2013, p. 221). There are also individuals that consider “Society to be responsible for poverty” (Macionis, Jansson, & Benoit, 2013, p.221), supporting William Wilsons views that families cannot support
Poverty is an exceptionally complicated social phenomenon, and trying to discover its causes is equally complicated. According to the Statistical Profile of Poverty in Canada (2009), 9.2% of Canadians- some 2.95 million people- are living on a low income. These people are living under the low income cut-off (LICO), meaning that they spend 20 percent more of their after tax income than the average person on the necessities of life, such as food, clothing, and shelter (Witt & Hermiston, 2010, p. 226). These include children, families with single-parent mothers, aboriginals, the mentally ill, the physically handicapped, recent immigrants, and students. For me, as a student of ECE program, child poverty is very important.
Some families are suffering from starvation because there isn’t enough food in overcrowded homes to meet every ones basic need. Some foods are often fried and very unhealthy. Several of the health care problems for American Indians stem from Alcohol which is about four times the national average. Health systems in many Native American communities are in serious need of updating and improvement. (Rodgers, 2013) On reservations health care is free but they lack basic supplies and equipment to operate on patients.
Our Health Care System is Breaking Down The Canadian healthcare system affects each and every citizen of this country, and lets face the facts, it is slowly crumbling. The hospitals are short staffed, there’s not enough equipment or supplies for patients, and there’s consistent overcrowding. These are just a few of the issues that must be dealt with efficiently in order to remain enjoying our standards of living. Canada has a health care system that is already paid for through taxes, including both income and sales tax. All Canadian citizens are covered, and they can choose to see any doctor of their preference, anywhere in the country, without having to deal with co pays or deductibles.