Empty Pockets

Poverty is a growing social problem in Canada that is often ignored but it does not mean that it does not exist. Poverty by definition means being poor, and lack of the means of providing material needs or comforts. By looking at an article from Maclean's magazine and a journal written by Stephanie Baker Collins we can better understand and define the controversy that is poverty. John Ralston Sauls article called "Poverty, warns John Raiston …

…assistance is due to this. We should learn to integrate all different people in society so that they do not feel they must segregate themselves. This might create a sense of equality and help boost the self esteem of those living in poverty by doing so they might have a better and happier life. Living in poverty is not something people choose however it is something that society should chose to accept rather then ignore.