BC On-Reserve Child Poverty Doubles Provincial Average

First Call's Poverty Report Card reveals alarming child poverty rates in British Columbia, with 14% of children affected in 2021. On reserves, the rate is over double the provincial average. Representative Jennifer Charlesworth urges urgent action to support youth well-being. Government transfers played a crucial role in alleviating poverty, keeping 134,350 children out of poverty in 2021. Recommendations include collaborative efforts to address factors contributing to Indigenous child poverty and ensure culturally safe supports.