A Deep Dive Into Poverty:
An Exploratory Analysis of the Root Causes of Poverty and Possible Pathways for Systems Change
If we want a Canada where all communities can thrive, that vision must be woven into the fabric of our national identity. It must serve as a guiding priority – shaping our choices, informing our success metrics, and grounding our collective accountability. Only then can we begin to make the millions of aligned decisions needed to design legislation, programs, policies, and practices that foster shared well-being. At a macro-level, achieving this vision requires two things: a broad-based individual and institutional commitment to collective well-being, and the strategic allocation of resources that reflect the scale and urgency of the need.
In this new report, Monica Da Ponte explores the nature of the incentive structure that lies at the heart of a poly-crisis manifesting itself in widespread homelessness, food insecurity and environmental degradation. Read her analysis and options for pathways forward here.