These statistics have been compiled from published sources by Dr. S. Parlow, Department of Psychology, Carleton University. In 1989, the House of Commons unanimously passed a resolution to end child poverty by the end of the century. Since then, sadly, the rate of child poverty in Canada has risen.
Younger children are more likely to live in poverty in Canada than older children.
Poor children in Canada have poorer health, are more likely to be hyperactive, to have emotional and behavioural problems, and to get in trouble with the law. They live in inferior, cramped housing, and have a much greater chance of being raised in care facilities such as foster homes or children's aid residences. Homelessness Theoretically, there are no homeless children in Canada. However, there are children living in shelters and some who live on the street for varying periods of time. All Canadian children have health insurance and receive basic health care services as a right.