By Marjorie MacDonald, Scott McDonald and Victoria Lee, The Vancouver Sun
April 23, 2013
We all know poverty results in suffering and puts innumerable pressures on families. That alone should be reason enough to do something about it.
But when you add costs directly attributable to the health problems suffered by disadvantaged British Columbians, it’s clear poverty reduction is something we need to act on right now.
British Columbians understand this, and expect something to be done. With the provincial election underway, those seeking public office should be aware that research by Vision Critical reveals 81 per cent of British Columbians agree that our provincial leaders need to develop a poverty reduction plan.
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