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Quebec, known for its bilingual blend of cultures, reveals an economic divide. While English and French coexist in daily life, the financial status of their respective speakers tells a different story. English-speaking Quebecers face almost double the poverty rates compared to their French-speaking neighbours, according to a new study, and the disparity is most pronounced among youth. ....
Lack of funding, growing demand and inflation are affecting Sun Youth's annual school supplies distribution program. The Generations Foundation's shelves are nearly empty too. ....
A new report breaks down "livable income" thresholds in seven Quebec cities. The study from the Institut de recherche et d’informations socioéconomiques (IRIS) examined the cost of living in Gatineau, Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières to determine how much money a household would need to make after taxes in 2022 to live both above the poverty line and "with dignity" in each urban area. ....