After many years of success, EvidenceNetwork.ca is no longer in operation. We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the organization over the past decade including our dedicated researchers, newspaper editors, readers and funders. However, now it is time to move onto new ways of looking at knowledge mobilization and policy. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Sampert at [email protected].
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Why it’s never too late for low income Canadians to file their taxes

By Gary Bloch and John Silver Comments Off on Why it’s never too late for low income Canadians to file their taxes , , , , , , , , , ,

Most Canadians would like to see an end to poverty. What if we told you that one organization, using the existing social benefits system, found a way to get $21 million into the pockets of 9,000 low income individuals in Winnipeg?

How doctors can tackle the poverty of their patients without leaving the doctor’s office

By Gary Bloch and Sharon Macdonald Comments Off on How doctors can tackle the poverty of their patients without leaving the doctor’s office , , , , , , , , , ,

Can a question asked in a doctor’s office contribute to ending poverty for patients and their families? This is what we asked ourselves 10 years ago, as we set out to convince health providers to tackle poverty.