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Will there always be poverty among us

Will there always be poverty among us. Presented by Lili-Anna Pereša , Centraide Prepared partly by Dr. Richard Massé, Public Health Director With the collaboration of Dr. Marie-France Raynault , Centre Léa Roback. Presentation to McGill Centraide Committee

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Will there always be poverty among us

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  1. Will therealwaysbepovertyamong us Presentedby Lili-Anna Pereša, Centraide Preparedpartly by Dr. Richard Massé, Public HealthDirector With the collaboration of Dr. Marie-France Raynault, Centre Léa Roback Presentation to McGill CentraideCommittee Thursday, October 3, 2013

  2. 22.8% OF THE POPULATIONBELOW LOW INCOME CUT-OFF

  3. Comparison between welfare income and low income cut-off according to MBM, Quebec, 2008-2009 CMA: Census metropolitan area

  4. The course of a life The richer The poorer

  5. The course of a life The richer The poorer • Among the poorest: • More low birth weights • More premature births • More intra-uterine growth retardation

  6. The course of a life The richer The poorer School readiness relates to: Physical health and welfare Social adequacy Emotional maturity Cognitive and language development Communication and general knowledge

  7. The course of a life The richer The poorer Dropping out of school causes: Social exclusion and adjustment problems

  8. The course of a life The richer The poorer Individuals with less education experience: A more precarious social position Difficulties adapting to technological changes Greater job insecurity

  9. The course of a life The richer The poorer • Between different Montreal neighbourhoods: • Average income ranges from $17,000 to $103,000 • The percentage of individuals living below low income cut-off ranges from 4% to 46%

  10. The course of a life The richer The poorer The most deprived neighbourhoods account for: • More substandard housing units • More injured pedestrians, cyclists and motorists • More effects on human health from“heat islands”,etc.

  11. The course of a life The richer The poorer Compared to richer people, underprivileged people: Generally adopt a less healthy lifestyle Perceive their health to be poor Are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases and mental health problems

  12. The course of a life The richer The poorer • Compared to richer people, less well-off individuals: • Live almost 6 years less on average • Die prematurely of causes deemed preventable, in greater number

  13. Certain groups are more vulnerable than others to insecurity Unemployment rate for recent immigrants and general population Montreal, 2006 Recent immigrants General population

  14. Life expectancychart (years)Montreal CLSC territories, 2006-2008

  15. Eating well without food banks? Sources of data for 2009-2010-2011: Social welfare income and MBM: National Council of Welfare; Rent: CMHC; NFB: Montreal Diet Dispensary; Transport cost: STM

  16. Whenwe compare Percentage of individuals living below low income cut-off according to Market Basket Measure* - Census metropolitan areas * Base year: 2008

  17. Not a black and white picture • These results reflect: • The increasing income inequalities in Canada • The positive impact of Quebec’s social policies, specifically family policies

  18. World HealthOrganization 2008 • Closing the gap in a generation • Improve daily living conditions • Tackle the inequitable distribution of power, money and resources • Measure and understand the problem and assess the impact of actions taken

  19. How far we have come… Child mortality rate (0-1 year old) according to income group Montreal, 1989-1991 to 2006-2008 Upper income group Lower income group Rate per 1000

  20. How far we have come… Under-20 mortality rate according to income group Montreal, 1989-1991 to 2006-2008 Upper income group Lower income group Rate per 1000

  21. The earlier the investment, the better the return Skill Formation and the Economics of Investing in DisadvantagedChildren James J. Heckman, et al. Science 312, 1900 (2006)

  22. Centraide’spriorities • 89% of investmentsgoes to agenciesdirectlyserving the population • Investment of 47 M$ in 369 communityagencies and projects to: • Break the cycle of poverty • Support the mobilization of communities • Develop the full potential of the agencies • 11% of investmentsgoes to community building and support for community action: • 8% to support local round table • 3% to support training to communityagencies

  23. What about Centraide • Mission-specific funding • Versus remote-controlled project funding • The community can best identify its needs • Facilitates co-operation with other organizations in the field • Allows for innovation • Allows for greater power-sharing

  24. Centraide’sGovernance Structure

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