The Price of Eating Well in Ottawa
Description:
Each year, Ottawa Public Health conducts the Nutritious Food Basket Survey. Every year the results show that low-income households struggle to pay rent and bills and to buy sufficient nutritious food for their family. The survey requires visits to seven grocery stores throughout the Ottawa region. Sixty-seven food items were priced to determine an average cost of a nutritious diet for Ottawa. The last time this survey was completed was May 2011.
While the provincial and federal governments make adjustments to minimum wage and various benefits and credits, low-income families still do not have enough income to meet their financial responsibilities.
Type of Resource:
Report
Organization:
City of Ottawa
Publication Date:
2011
Location:
Ottawa, ON, Canada