Reports & Resources

The Community Poverty Reduction Committee has produced reports on topics related to poverty reduction:

• Poverty Mythbusters
• New Westminster Education Savings Implementation Group Progress Report
• New Westminster Poverty Profile (January 2024)
• Tax Filing Evaluation Report
• BC Local Poverty Reduction Strategies Promising Practices and Actions 2021-2023

Below are links to resources that may be useful for social service agencies and local residents:

• Benefits Finder (Government of Canada)
• BC211
• Helpseeker
• Vibrant Communities - Cities Reducing Poverty