Literacy: A foundational element of a poverty reduction strategy
By Ted Bruce In the current election we see almost random program promises to address issues related to poverty. These are necessary but not sufficient to make a substantial change….
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Health Officers Council release report on health inequities in BC
By Dr. Victoria Lee Today, the Health Officers Council of BC (HOC) released an updated report on Health Inequities in BC. Analyses of life expectancy in British Columbia (BC) by…
Embrace the wisdom of investing in children
By Dr. Brian O’Connor In a recent blog (‘It Doesn’t Have to Be this Way’, March 27th‘), Trevor Hancock, in a tribute to Clyde Hertzman, reviewed the policy platform of…