Reading Time: 7 minutesDisponible en français. There are numerous ways to define and measure poverty. For example, Indigenous Peoples’ conceptions of poverty go beyond financial considerations, and the concept may be discussed in a way that places an emphasis on well-being. Views of… Read More ›
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Long-Term Care Facilities in Canada: How Are They Funded and Regulated?
Reading Time: 6 minutesDisponible en français. According to census data, approximately 185,000 people lived in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) facilities in 2021. Health Canada defines residential LTC as “living accommodation for people who require on-site delivery of 24 hour, 7 days a week… Read More ›
Executive Summary – Canada’s Retirement Income System
Reading Time: 2 minutesDisponible en français. The purpose of Canada’s retirement income system is twofold: to alleviate poverty among seniors and to help seniors who are better off to avoid significant declines in living standards when they retire. This HillStudy outlines the different… Read More ›