Despite its wealth, Canada ranks 22nd out of 37 comparable countries for children's well-being, according to UNICEF's most recent Innocenti Review. Shauna T. MacKinnon, professor at the University of Winnipeg, says these results reflect policy choices that struggle to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, while the federal and provincial governments advocate for measures to support children and families and combat poverty. Published…
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Despite its wealth, Canada ranks 22nd out of 37 comparable countries for children's well-being, according to UNICEF's most recent Innocenti Review. Shauna T. MacKinnon, professor at the University of Winnipeg, says these results reflect policy choices that struggle to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, while the federal and provincial governments advocate for measures to support children and families and combat poverty. Published…