Poverty – Page 3 – Social Planning Council of Winnipeg

In September the Government of Manitoba released its annual report for ALL Aboard: Manitoba’s Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion Strategy. Covering many of the Government’s activities and efforts over the last year, the report focuses on highlighting the most recent … Continue reading →

EIA Health Benefits and YOU!

Persons receiving social assistance are able to get a range of health and medical benefits. His chart summaries these benefits. The chart was prepared by University of Manitoba nursing students in 2014 while on a placement at SPCW. While the … Continue reading →

The Measures We Use: Indicators of Poverty in Manitoba

Review of AllAboard 2015-2016 Annual ReportBy Josh Brandon To tackle poverty, the Province requires a comprehensive approach, including targets and timelines for implementing measurable goals of poverty reduction, according to a report by the Social Planning Council of Winnipeg. “The … Continue reading →

Building a Community Asset: The Ongoing Need for Social Housing in Manitoba

by Josh Brandon Community Animator, Social Planning Council of Winnipeg “Without housing, none of us can survive, let alone thrive. Housing is the single largest expense for low income families. When families have good homes, success in employment, education, access … Continue reading →

Minimum wage earners to get 30 cent hike

Joyanne Pursaga, Winnipeg Sun. Published: March 28, 2019. Updated: March 28, 2019 2:49 PM CDT

Minimum wage earners will get a 30 cents per hour increase on Oct. 1. Read more…