Introduction
York Region is made up of some of the wealthiest residents in the province. It also has a growing number of low income residents. These residents include people who provide care to our elderly parents and to our children, work in the retail and service sector, and meet the labour needs of local businesses.
In 2004, a suite of York Region reports was published, including A Profile of York Region’s Low Income Population. This was the first time a report provided a comprehensive look at York Region’s more vulnerable residents. It gave insight into these residents and helped to identify the supports they needed to help them contribute more fully to our economy and community.