The Demography of Child Poverty in Canada: 1973-1986

Abstract

This paper examines trends in the incidence and severity of child poverty in Canada between 1973 and 1986. Particular attention is paid to the relation between child poverty and demographic variables such as number of children per family. Multivariate analysis is used to assess how much of the change in the incidence of child poverty can be accounted for statistically by demographic change. Various definitions of income are used to analyze the impact of government transfers taxes and the earnings of wives on child poverty. The prevalence of poverty among children of young married couples and single mothers is noted. (SUMMARY IN FRE) (EXCERPT)