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https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/eligibility-for-social-assistance-assets-and-income/ Eligibility for social assistance: Assets and income - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In every jurisdiction, eligibility for social assistance is primarily based on a “needs test” that considers a household’s income and... social assistanceeligibilityassetsincomemaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/policy/ Policy - Maytree Maytree advances evidence-based policy solutions that protect and promote economic and social rights for all people in Canada, with an emphasis on prioritizing... policymaytree https://maytreeconsulting.net/ Maytree Consulting maytreeconsulting https://maytree.com/ Maytree maytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/social-assistance-summaries/ Social Assistance Summaries - Maytree This annual report tracks the number of recipients of social assistance (welfare payments) in each province and territory. social assistancesummariesmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/new-brunswick/ New Brunswick - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In this section you will find: Components of welfare incomesChanges to welfare incomesAdequacy of welfare incomesChanges to adequacy of... new brunswickmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/accountability/ Accountability - Maytree We support the creation of accountability institutions, such as dedicated offices for commissioners and advocates. We collect and analyze data that can be a... accountabilitymaytree https://maytree.com/publications/latest-count-of-social-assistance-recipients-across-canada-is-now-available/ Latest count of social assistance recipients across Canada is now available - Maytree Social Assistance Summaries, 2024 provides you with data on how many people were receiving social assistance in 2023-24 and how those numbers have changed over... social assistanceacross canadalatestcountrecipients https://maytree.com/changing-systems/policy/income-security/ Income security - Maytree Our work on income security includes mapping current income security programs and understanding where those systems are working well, where there are gaps, and... incomesecuritymaytree https://maytree.com/strengthening-communities/granting/ Granting - Maytree We welcome proposals from registered charities and community-based, non-profit organizations that have an explicit mandate to reduce poverty and build strong... grantingmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/research-archives/immigration-diversity-archive/ Immigration & diversity archive - Maytree Until 2012, Maytree’s work focused on accelerating the successful settlement and inclusion of immigrants and refugees in Canada. Available in this archive are... immigrationdiversityarchivemaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/about-social-assistance/ Introduction: Key features of social assistance - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 As social assistance is a provincial/territorial responsibility, each of Canada’s 13 sub-national jurisdictions has its own program or... key featuressocial assistanceintroductionmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/special-series/advancing-justice/ Advancing justice - Maytree In 2021 and 2022, under the guidance of outside experts, Maytree delved into the relationship between human rights, poverty, racism, and the criminal justice... advancing justicemaytree https://patricia-maytree.de/ Patricia Maytree | Mein Leben, meine Hobbys und alles was mir Freude macht Mein Leben, meine Hobbys und alles was mir Freude macht mein lebenund allespatriciamaytreemeine https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/research-archives/ Research archives - Maytree Maytree’s efforts to find solutions to poverty in Canada have taken different forms. Find the archives of our work here. research archivesmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/methodology/ Methodology - Maytree Our methodology for calculating total welfare incomes replicates the approach instituted by the National Council of Welfare and continued by the Caledon... methodologymaytree https://maytree.com/publications/blueprint-for-a-canada-housing-benefit-system-architecture-and-design-features/ Blueprint for a Canada Housing Benefit System: Architecture and design features - Maytree Maytree’s Blueprint for a Canada Housing Benefit System proposes a permanent, Canada-wide housing benefit system to help people move out of homelessness and... housing benefitsystem architectureblueprintcanadadesign https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/northwest-territories/ Northwest Territories - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In this section you will find: Components of welfare incomesChanges to welfare incomesAdequacy of welfare incomesChanges to adequacy of... northwest territoriesmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/participation/ Participation - Maytree We support and advocate for rights-based participation, so people and communities have meaningful opportunities to participate in the public decisions that... participationmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/ How we change systems - Maytree Everyone has the right to a life without poverty. The most enduring way to keep people out of poverty is to reimagine and rebuild our social systems to... changesystemsmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/stories/ Stories - Maytree Read stories that highlight what organizations and individuals are doing to reduce poverty and strengthen their communities. storiesmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/manitoba/ Manitoba - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In this section you will find: Components of welfare incomesChanges to welfare incomesAdequacy of welfare incomesChanges to adequacy of... manitobamaytree https://maytree.com/terms-of-use/ Terms of use - Maytree These Terms of Use govern your use of this site (“Site”) which is owned and operated by MAYTREE. Any person who wishes to use this Site must accept these Terms... termsusemaytree https://maytree.com/maytree_authors/tania-oliveira/ Tania Oliveira - Maytree Tania Oliveira is Policy Advisor at Maytree. She contributes to Maytree’s housing and income security policy and research. Before moving to Toronto, Tania... taniaoliveiramaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/policy/housing/ Housing - Maytree Our work on housing includes shaping and sharing policy ideas, investing in innovative solutions, and supporting partners working to strengthen communities. housingmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/special-series/maytree-x-wep-a-fully-housed-toronto/ Maytree x WEP: A fully housed Toronto Four videos showcase advocates who have lived expertise of working with Toronto’s unhoused population. They each offer solutions to the affordability problem. maytreewepfullyhousedtoronto https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/indexation-of-benefits-and-credits/ Indexation of benefits and credits - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 Individuals and families who receive social assistance benefits will also be eligible for financial support through refundable tax... indexationbenefitscreditsmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/email-newsletter/ Newsletters - Maytree Stay informed and sign up to one of our newsletters. newslettersmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/special-series/rights-based-participation/ Rights-based participation - Maytree Nine articles from lived experts and community allies on the dimensions of engaging people with personal experience of poverty. rights basedparticipationmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/understanding-the-systems-that-intersect/ Intersections - Maytree Our work on advancing economic and social rights raises the question: what if we built all of our systems on a foundation of human rights? intersectionsmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/understanding-the-systems-that-intersect/human-rights-cities/ Human rights cities - Maytree Cities are perfectly positioned to champion economic and social rights, given their responsibilities in corresponding policy and program delivery areas. human rightscitiesmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/yukon/ Yukon - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In this section you will find: Components of welfare incomesChanges to welfare incomesAdequacy of welfare incomesChanges to adequacy of... yukonmaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/alberta/ Alberta - Maytree Last updated: July 2025 In this section you will find: Components of welfare incomesChanges to welfare incomesAdequacy of welfare incomesChanges to adequacy of... albertamaytree https://maytree.com/publications/a-step-in-the-right-direction-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit-in-context/ A step in the right direction: The new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in context - Maytree On January 26, the federal government announced a series of new measures aimed at making groceries more affordable. 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Inside is the usual mix of tax cuts, health spending, and another vague pot of... budgetobsoletemaytree https://maytree.com/publications/make-the-right-to-housing-central-to-build-canada-homes/ Make the right to housing central to Build Canada Homes - Maytree The housing crisis demands nation-building ambition. Alexi White makes the case for a bold new model – and for putting human rights at the centre of Build... canada homesmakerighthousingcentral https://maytreestudios.com.au/ Maytree Studios – Architects Brisbane & Sunshine Coast Apr 8, 2026 - Work with our award-winning architects to design thoughtful homes and renovations across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast brisbane sunshinemaytreestudiosarchitectscoast https://maytree.com/strengthening-communities/ How we strengthen communities - Maytree We aim to create strong relationships with the groups and leaders we work with by providing grants, learning opportunities, and practical tools. 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The scholarship is for one year for students enrolling in a... maytreescholarshipprogram https://maytree.com/about-us/our-people/ Our people - Maytree Meet Maytree’s staff, board members, and fellows. peoplemaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/research-archives/caledon-archive/ Caledon archive - Maytree The Caledon Institute of Social Policy, an independent voice committed to high-quality social policy analysis, was co-founded in 1992 by Maytree chairman Alan... caledonarchivemaytree https://maytree.com/changing-systems/data-measuring/welfare-in-canada/all-canada/ Overview: Welfare incomes across Canada - Maytree Last updated: September 2025 Please note that Welfare in Canada, 2024 has been updated since its original July publication to rectify errors in the calculation... across canadaoverviewwelfareincomesmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/publications/ Publications - Maytree Access our reports, backgrounders, briefs, opinions, and speeches to help inform your decision-making and work. publicationsmaytree https://maytree.com/news-and-stories/podcasts/the-journey-to-jazz-and-human-rights/ The Journey to Jazz and Human Rights - Maytree The Journey to Jazz and Human Rights is a four-part radio documentary series produced by Jazz.FM91 and funded by Maytree. 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