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Today’s news includes articles about access to post-secondary and tax filing from various news sources.

How Vancouver’s House Prices Are Killing Social Mobility.
The Tyee. March 13, 2017.

Nova Scotia tax deadline: What you need to know before filing.
Global News. March 6, 2017.

Syrian parents fight to save Hamilton school at ‘heart’ of their community.
CBC Hamilton. March 12, 2017.

Liberal arts degrees are here to stay.
Toronto Star Newspaper Ltd. March 13, 2017.

Opinion: Polytechnics educate youth for the job market.  
Montreal Gazette. March 12, 2017.

4 Ways to Improve Your Finances With a Tax Refund.
Newswire.  March 13, 2017.

Leeds-Grenville Poverty Reduction Alliance
Brockville meeting to collect input on poverty reduction strategy.
Inside Brockville. March 13, 2017.

Community Care of West Niagara
Community Care offering free income tax help; Low-income residents spared some of the pain over 2016 returns.
Niagara This Week. March 13, 2017.

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Today’s news includes articles about access to post secondary and social mobility from various news sources.

“Food, clothing, shoes — it’s crazy.” What is the actual price of parenthood?
Hamilton Spectator. March 8, 2017.
Without a clear sense of how much it costs families in various places across Canada with a variety of income levels, it’s difficult to determine just how much help the Canada Child benefit provides. 

HIGHER YEARNING: So many Surrey students, not enough seats.
The Now Newspaper. March 9, 2017.
“Many residents have had to commute to pursue a post-secondary education on account of the region’s “historically low levels of access” to programs that offer degrees, diplomas and trade certifications, resulting in “particularly difficult” access for lower-income families.

Charity struggles to keep up with demand to furnish refugees’ homes.
CBC News Manitoba. March 7, 2017.
Hands of Hope getting 100 calls per day for donated furniture.

Public school board pilots amended careers course.
My Kawartha. March 7, 2017.
“Based on the levels of consumer debt in adults, it’s crucial to expose youth to opportunities that will help them avoid this in advance.”

Ontario Combatting Systemic Racism and Breaking Down Barriers.
Government of Ontario website. March 7, 2017.
The plan is part of government’s commitment to fight systemic racism and create fair and equitable outcomes for Black, Indigenous and other racialized people.

Nunavut language app brings Inuit language to life for pre-schoolers.
CBC News North. March 9, 2017.
‘It will teach our youngest people to ensure they keep our language alive,’ says Paul Quassa

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