Welfare Reform in Canada

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:public_policy
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:criticizedFor inadequate support levels
increased hardship for vulnerable populations
gptkbp:effect changes in eligibility criteria
increased provincial responsibility
introduction of workfare programs
reduction in welfare caseloads
gptkbp:focusesOn poverty reduction
income support
social assistance programs
gptkbp:goal encourage employment
reduce government spending
decentralize social assistance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Welfare Reform in Canada
gptkbp:implementedIn gptkb:government
provincial governments
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Alberta
gptkb:British_Columbia
gptkb:Ontario
1990s
gptkbp:praisedFor reducing welfare dependency
promoting self-sufficiency
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Employment_Insurance
gptkb:Canada_Health_and_Social_Transfer
Canada Assistance Plan
National Child Benefit
Ontario Works
poverty in Canada
social policy in Canada
welfare-to-work programs
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Daniel_Béland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7