Asked by Shayla Oster on May 14, 2024

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According to census data, which statement best summarizes the child poverty rate for non-Indigenous children in Canada?

A) It is higher than the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
B) It is the same as the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
C) It is less than the poverty rate of Indigenous children.
D) It is higher than the poverty rate of Indigenous children living on reserve.

Child Poverty Rate

A statistical measure indicating the percentage of children living in poverty, based on standards set by a government or organization.

Non-Indigenous Children

Children who do not belong to the original inhabitants of a region but are raised within that cultural or geographical context.

Indigenous Children

Children belonging to the original inhabitants of a region or country, often with distinct cultural, linguistic, and historical characteristics from dominant populations.

  • Examine the past and current challenges Indigenous populations encounter as a result of colonization and governmental regulations.
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Mavrick GreenfieldMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Census data shows that the child poverty rate for non-Indigenous children in Canada is less than the poverty rate of Indigenous children. The rate for Indigenous children was reported to be 40% while the rate for non-Indigenous children was 17.2% in 2015. However, it should be noted that child poverty rates are still a significant issue in Canada for all groups.