In 1989, the House of Commons unanimously resolved to eliminate child poverty in Canada. Nearly two decades later—despite periods of strong economic growth— children are still living in poverty across the country. – At 16.7% the child poverty rate (before tax) in New Brunswick in 2007 was a mere 1.2% lower than in 1989. – New Brunswick is one of four provinces to exceed the national poverty rate of families with children. – Nearly one in six children in New Brunswick—approximately 24,000 children under 18 years—lived in poverty in 2007. – In November, the first-ever poverty reduction plan for the province was adopted. Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan aims to reduce income poverty in the province by 25 percent and deep income poverty by 50 percent by 2015.
