by weaver | May 3, 2022 | Context
Presently, the Canadian government does not have an official definition of poverty, instead offering a variety of measures based on income-related terms. The Low Income Measure (LIM) is one such indicator of low income, and is used by Thunder Bay’s Poverty Reduction...
by weaver | Apr 26, 2022 | Context
CMA refers to the municipalities of Thunder Bay, Oliver Paipoonge, Neebing, Conmee, O’Connor, Shuniah, Gillies, and Fort William First Nation.
by weaver | Apr 26, 2022 | Context
Have you ever wondered what your life would be like living on social assistance? In 2022 a family of four living on Ontario Works had a fixed monthly income of $2,780. According to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit, the cost of a Nutritious Food Basket for a family of four is $1,046. Let’s talk about what that math looks like.
by weaver | Apr 26, 2022 | Context
The foods each person needs to live a healthy and happy life are part of a complex array of factors including connections to their community and culture. Food insecurity is described as “the inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient...
