There are many myths about poverty. Here are a few:
Myth:
“If people would just budget their money better, and not buy
stuff they don’t need, they would have enough money.”
Facts:
Families in the lowest income bracket are living on an average
income of $16,100* per year.
Families on social assistance spend at least 60 per cent of
their income on non-subsidized housing and utilities, twice the
amount for shelter recommended by the Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation.
This leaves very little for other basics such as food, clothing, transportation and personal care items.
“If people would just budget their money better, and not buy
stuff they don’t need, they would have enough money.”
Facts:
Families in the lowest income bracket are living on an average
income of $16,100* per year.
Families on social assistance spend at least 60 per cent of
their income on non-subsidized housing and utilities, twice the
amount for shelter recommended by the Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation.
This leaves very little for other basics such as food, clothing, transportation and personal care items.
