--- title: The Latest | Maytree description: "At Maytree, we believe that poverty is created when economic and social systems do not keep pace with our changing world. This impacts the quality of life in our communities. The most enduring way to fix the systems that create poverty is to safeguard economic and social rights for all people living in Canada. We work to advance systemic solutions to poverty through a human rights approach. We support leaders, organizations and civic communities by: developing and sharing knowledge; strengthening learning and leading; and mobilizing action to further economic and social rights. Maytree has been dedicated to creating solutions to poverty with our many partners since it was founded in 1982. We listen to the voices of communities to understand their most pressing needs and priorities. We work with governments at all levels because they are central players in creating equity and prosperity. We collaborate with civil society organizations, policy advisors, employers, and major institutions to build strong and vital communities." --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. 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This impacts the quality of life in our communities. The most enduring way to fix the systems that create poverty is to safeguard economic and social rights for all people living in Canada. We work to advance systemic solutions to poverty through a human rights approach. We support leaders, organizations and civic communities by: developing and sharing knowledge; strengthening learning and leading; and mobilizing action to further economic and social rights. Maytree has been dedicated to creating solutions to poverty with our many partners since it was founded in 1982. We listen to the voices of communities to understand their most pressing needs and priorities. We work with governments at all levels because they are central players in creating equity and prosperity. We collaborate with civil society organizations, policy advisors, employers, and major institutions to build strong and vital communities. ### Recent Posts [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/man-with-child-wheelchair-widescreen-jpg.jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/the-canada-disability-benefit-act-is-progress-worth-celebrating?hsLang=en-us) ### [The Canada Disability Benefit Act Is Progress Worth Celebrating](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/the-canada-disability-benefit-act-is-progress-worth-celebrating?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Maytree](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/maytree) on October 2, 2023 *This blog post was written by Alan Broadbent and Elizabeth McIsaac and originally appeared on the Maytree blog on July 26, 2023. [You can access the original version here](https://maytree.com/publications/the-canada-disability-benefit-act-is-progress-worth-celebrating). Reprinted with permission.* **   [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/the-canada-disability-benefit-act-is-progress-worth-celebrating?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/Toronto.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/taking-a-human-rights-based-approach-to-housing-in-toronto?hsLang=en-us) ### [Taking a human rights-based approach to housing in Toronto](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/taking-a-human-rights-based-approach-to-housing-in-toronto?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Maytree](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/maytree) on June 28, 2021 Poverty is what happens when people cannot access their human right to an adequate standard of living. They lack equitable access to housing, health care and pharmacare, education and training opportunities, or decent work. They experience food insecurity, poor sanitation and undrinkable water, or lack of income. Poverty is created by systems that affect people differently; as a result, Indigenous, Black, and racialized communities, women, and people with disabilities, for example, experience poverty at disproportionately high rates. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/taking-a-human-rights-based-approach-to-housing-in-toronto?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Photos/Image%20Library/July_Opinion_610x415.jpeg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/five-good-ideas-for-income-supports-in-a-post-cerb-canada?hsLang=en-us) ### [Five good ideas for income supports in a post-CERB Canada](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/five-good-ideas-for-income-supports-in-a-post-cerb-canada?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Maytree](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/maytree) on August 31, 2020 To say that the past four months have been full of change is an understatement. But here’s one more thing we need to change. If we are going to shape a future that recognizes the inherent dignity in everyone, and reduces inequities across race, gender, and income, we need to think beyond traditional economic and social policy thinking from decades past, and move into a post-CERB world. To do this, we need to chart out our path, and think collectively about the ideas and principles that will be our north star as we work to strengthen our social safety net. [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/five-good-ideas-for-income-supports-in-a-post-cerb-canada?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/VC/Images/numbers-money-calculating-calculation-3305%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/latest-welfare-rates-and-how-they-compare-to-poverty-measures?hsLang=en-us) ### [Latest Welfare Rates and How They Compare to Poverty Measures](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/latest-welfare-rates-and-how-they-compare-to-poverty-measures?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Maytree](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/maytree) on November 18, 2019 *This article was originally published at Maytree.com* Today, Maytree is releasing *Welfare in Canada, 2018*, the latest update of a yearly series showing the total income households on social assistance would have received (i.e., their income from social assistance alongside tax credits and child benefits). The report looks at how welfare incomes varied across every province and territory for four example households in 2018: [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/latest-welfare-rates-and-how-they-compare-to-poverty-measures?hsLang=en-us) [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Events/Vibrant_Communities/Images/Screen_Shot_2016-09-08_at_11.07.39_AM.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/new-guide-lets-talk-housing-community-conversations?hsLang=en-us) ### [New Guide: 'Let’s Talk Housing' Community Conversations](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/new-guide-lets-talk-housing-community-conversations?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Maytree](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/maytree) on September 8, 2016 *This guide has been published by [Maytree](http://maytree.com) in partnership with the United Way Centraide-Canada and the Lived Experience Advisory Council* ** Canada's National Housing Strategy Public Consultation** The Government of Canada is gathering people’s thoughts and ideas on the development of a national vision for housing and a national housing strategy. 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