Summary
Maytree is a Canadian non-profit that works to reduce poverty by improving the systems that shape people’s lives. They focus on long-term solutions and draw on research and policy ideas to advance human rights and reduce poverty.
The Beyond snapshots: The patterns of long-term poverty in Canada uses data from Statistics Canada to show how poverty is often long-term. It highlights how systemic barriers, such as low-income supports and unequal access to opportunities, can keep people in poverty. These challenges affect some groups more than others. The Policy Brief highlights that poverty is shaped by policy choices, and lasting solutions need to address the root causes.
Policy & Practice Implications
- Policy makers can use the Brief’s data and insights to create income supports that are stable and meet people’s needs over time.
- Organizations and advocates can use this research to support calls for long-term solutions instead of short-term fixes.
- Community leaders and funders can use the Brief’s recommendations to focus on those experiencing persistent poverty by addressing barriers and supporting lasting economic security.
