Children’s advocacy group applauds increased spending but says not enough families will qualify
Premier Andrew Furey announced a poverty reduction plan on Thursday that includes boosts to income support and child benefit payments. (Chelsea Jacobs/CBC) The government of Newfoundland and Labrador released a substantial poverty reduction plan Wednesday with three main areas of focus: reducing childhood poverty, improving income supports and encouraging sustainable employment.
The strategy will be rolled out over the next two to three years, with $85 million in new spending over the next two years."I’m proud to say that as a government we’re placing a heightened focus […]
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