IN THE NEWS: March 23, 2016
Today’s news includes articles about the new Canada Child Benefits, post secondary education, and education savings, from various news sources including the National Post, Inside Halton, and TEDxTalks.
New Canada Child Benefits puts ‘money in pockets of mom and dad’ but not as progressive as some hoped.
National Post. March 22, 2016
Is the new Canada Child Benefit fair.
Maclean’s Magazine. March 22, 2016
Commentary: The 2016 Federal Budget: An Analysis from Higher Education Strategy Associates.
March 23, 2016
Melissa Kearney explains How “economic despair” affects high school graduation rates for America’s poorest students.
Brookings Papers on Economic Activity. March 10, 2016. Video (2:19 mins)
Terri Friedline gives TEDx University of Kansas talk on Changing the World, One Savings Account at a Time.
TEDx Talks. March 2, 2016. Video (14:43 mins)
Partner News
Halton Poverty Roundtable: Community Collaboration key to food access in Halton.
Inside Halton. March 22, 2016
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