In urban environments, poverty and homelessness can be evident at street level but in rural Ontario those facing tough times can be much harder to see. COVID-19 has made that more difficult and essential to address, as the gaps between services and people can be life-altering. Elizabeth McIsaac, president of Maytree, the anti-poverty non-profit organization, offers her expertise on this matter.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Farming
Aired:
Jan 25, 2021
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