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That inaugural poverty report from Food Banks Canada gave the province that grade when they released their report on Tuesday.
“I wasn't surprised by [that rating] because we really haven't seen a lot of movement in that area to support [those who are feeling insecure about food],” said Volker Kromm, the executive director of the Regional Food Distribution Association. “We're finding that there are more communities and neighbourhoods that are starting to feel the pinch.
Hamilton and Thunder Bay were two communities chosen by the previous Liberal government for a three-year basic income pilot project. “Right now, the living wage is $19.70 an hour in Northern Ontario, [which includes] Thunder Bay. We know that if people make at least that much money, they are able to meet most of the social [financial obligations]; they can look after their rent, health costs, afford education, transportation. [There would also be the luxury to afford] healthy food and be able to go to the grocery store and get the groceries that they need for themselves or their families and themselves,” Krysowaty said.
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