Here's a new report from HUMA on poverty! The HUMA committee is the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities.
The committee reports to the House of Commons on the following matters:
- the legislation, expenditure plans, program and policy objectives, and the mandate, management and operation of Employment and Social Development Canada;
- other issues such as Employment Insurance (EI), employment benefits and support measures, income security programs, the Canada Labour Code, skills development and training, and various programs for seniors, families, children and persons with disabilities; and
- the Main and Supplementary Estimates, Order in Council appointments, and returns or other papers tabled in the House of Commons and referred to the Committee.
Press release regarding the report: News Release
The full report entitled: Breaking the Cycle: A Study on Poverty Reduction