Explain the debate over the causes of poverty in Canada. What evidence suggests that the poor are responsible for poverty? What evidence suggests that society, as a whole, is responsible for poverty?

Poverty in Canada

Explain the debate over the causes of poverty in Canada. What evidence suggests that the poor are responsible for poverty? What evidence suggests that society, as a whole, is responsible for poverty? How has the documentary presented in class (generation poor) reinforced or changed your understanding of poverty in Canada? Which side of the debate do you find more convincing? Why?