A Community Growing Apart: Income Gaps and Changing Needs in the City of Toronto in the 1990s
Description:
This is a community report on the changes in low income in the City of Toronto in the 1990's, and details the impacts on people and communities. It gives data on the growing income gaps between families and areas in the City. Findings show that Toronto has a high and rising risk of low income, incomes were hit harder in Toronto in the 1990's than in other Canadian cities, especially in single-parent families, income gaps have grown, rates of low income in Toronto have increased, and are higher than the national average, income gaps between neighbourhoods have also increased. Uses statistical data, and results from community consultations. The key issues identified were: income gaps, employment/unemployment rates, low-income families, single-parent families, immigrants, family violence, education, youth, children, substance abuse, housing, social assistance, poverty, depth of poverty -Problems: Region specific: Toronto -Conclusions: Good analysis of the myriad issues facing low income families in Toronto in the 1990's. Clearly shows the many barriers to success/causes of homelessness faced by low-income people in Toronto.
Type of Resource:
Report
Publication Date:
2001
Location:
Toronto