Advocate Adrienne Montani says that some good work was done assisting families with crisis situations, but there is no evidence that they are no longer living in poverty
In April 2012 the government of British Columbia announced that seven communities across the province would participate in a pilot project using poverty-reduction strategies targeting the unique needs of local families struggling to get out of poverty. Prince George, Cranbrook, Port Hardy, Surrey, New Westminster, Stewart and Kamloops were selected for the project, as they reflect a mix of metro, urban, rural and remote communities.
Jim Spinelli doesn’t like the term ‘low-barrier housing,’ despite his 17-year involvement with finding affordable housing for local residents.
