VCC's executive director Meaghon Reid joined Global News Morning to discuss inflation in our city, how it's affecting people living on low incomes and some recommendations for a path forward.
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Inflation’s impact on people living in poverty
VCC's executive director discusses the effect of rising costs and some solutions
25 January 2023
Poverty isn’t only about income, but it’s always about income on some level
The Enough for All strategy recognizes the critical importance of providing all Calgarians with the opportunity to build economic and financial capacities which enable them to not only meet their basic needs, but to thrive.
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