Human Development Council

10/17/2026

In 1989, Canada's House of Commons unanimously resolved to work towards ending child poverty by the year 2000.

In 2009, that commitment was renewed. In 2015, federal politicians pledged again to end child poverty.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲?

𝐏𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬.

Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. It reminds us that ending poverty requires sustained action and a commitment to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

🔗 https://campaign2000.ca/

10/16/2026

𝑳𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 est le salaire minimum légal que les employeurs sont tenus de verser.

𝑳𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 correspond au revenu nécessaire à une famille pour subvenir à ses besoins essentiels. Il vise à assurer un niveau de sécurité économique de base et à aider les familles à sortir de la pauvreté.

Un salaire vital ne signifie pas un train de vie luxueux. Il repose sur un budget minimal et sobre, sans les nombreux extras que les personnes aux revenus plus élevés tiennent pour acquis.

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𝑨 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒆 is the legal minimum that employers must pay.

𝑨 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒂𝒈𝒆 is what a family needs to earn to meet its basic needs. It is designed to provide a basic level of economic security and help lift families out of poverty.

A living wage doesn’t mean a luxurious lifestyle. It’s based on a conservative, bare-bones budget, without many of the extras that higher-income earners might take for granted.

10/16/2026

Pet vaccination clinic to support individuals and families who access services and programs through P.U.L.S.E. and the Carleton Community Centre, and who may otherwise struggle to afford veterinary care.

💙 P.U.L.S.E. Inc & Carleton Community Centre

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We've been getting lots of questions about the clinic, so we wanted to share a few more details!

Who is this clinic for?

This clinic is intended to support low-income individuals and families connected with P.U.L.S.E. and the Carleton Community Centre, who may otherwise struggle to afford veterinary care.

We understand that everyone's financial situation is different. We won't be asking for proof of income, but we do ask that everyone be mindful that this clinic is meant for those who are struggling financially and may not otherwise be able to access care for their pets.

- Registration is from 10am to 4pm and is first come, first served.
- Yes, you do need to bring your pets!
- Dogs must be on leashes, and cats and other small pets must be in secure carriers.
- Please remember to clean up after your pets.
- Parking information is included on the poster below.

🚗 Need a ride or able to offer one?

Unfortunately, we aren't able to provide transportation to the clinic. But hey, it takes a village!
If you're heading over yourself, maybe consider reaching out to a neighbour or friend who might need a little help getting there. Sometimes a simple offer of a ride can make all the difference!

And a HUGE thank you!

The New Brunswick SPCA is covering the cost of this clinic, Oromocto SPCA, Valley Vet and veterinarians who have volunteered their time and services to help care for pets in our community. A big thank you as well to the Carleton Community Centre for generously providing the space, and to everyone helping make this event possible.

We are so grateful for everyone coming together to make veterinary care a little more accessible for our neighbours and their furry family members.

It certainly does take a village! ❤️🐾

10/16/2026

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10/15/2026

The Human Development Council’s 2026 Living Wage Report will be released in November. In the meantime, we’ll shed some light on the research and methodology behind the numbers.

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Le rapport 2026 du Conseil du développement humain (Human Development Council) sur le salaire vital sera publié en novembre. Entre-temps, nous vous présenterons la recherche et la méthodologie qui ont permis d’obtenir ces chiffres.

10/14/2026

Sharing for our friends at PLEIS-NB: The Navigating the Family Justice System in New Brunswick webinar series returns this October, with sessions covering divorce, child support, separation, family court hearings and family law matters for immigrants.

Sessions run through March 2027.
🔗 Find dates and registration information: https://legalinfonb.ca/our-work/family-law-workshops/

Public Legal Education & Information Service of New Brunswick

10/13/2026

Bringing people together to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and support the work. 💙

10/12/2026

There’s something special about gathering around a table, sharing a meal, and spending time with the people who matter to us.

But we know that not everyone is gathering around a table with ease this Thanksgiving. And we’re thinking of those who are struggling to put food on the table, find a safe place to call home, or make ends meet.

We’re grateful for the people in our communities who are making room, sharing what they can, and looking out for others.

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10/10/2026

In August 2026, more than 1,800 people were experiencing homelessness in New Brunswick communities.

On World Homeless Day, we recognize the people experiencing homelessness in New Brunswick. More than 1,800 people. More than 1,800 stories. Stories of circumstances that have led them to a place no one should have to be.

Homelessness is not simply a lack of housing. It is connected to affordability, income, health, access to supports, and the systems around us. Addressing homelessness will take prevention, affordable and supportive housing, coordinated systems, sustained action, and adequate incomes.

HDC will continue to bring reliable data and actionable insight to this work, because understanding the problem is an important part of building better solutions.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

10/09/2026

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