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After years of rising hardship, Canada may be turning a corner.

Food insecurity remains at record highs, but early signs of progress—like easing housing pressures and new federal programs—offer hope. The challenge now is follow-through: ensuring programs are adequate, accessible, and targeted to those most in need. With federal priorities shifting toward fiscal restraint and defence spending, provincial and territorial action is more important than ever. This report card offers both a reflection point on the past year and a clear roadmap to help Canada cut food insecurity in half by 2030. 

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This section is based on a survey of 10,000 people from across Canada. Quotas and statistical weightings were used to ensure the results accurately reflect the experiences of the overall Canadian population. (See Methodology for more information.) 

Canada received an overall grade of D− in this section, the same grade it received in 2024. This suggests that, at a national level, people are experiencing poverty to about the same extent as they did last year. Canada received failing grades for the same indicators as last year: housing affordability, access to health care, and adequacy of government supports. These failing grades suggest that Canada is facing a systemic crisis in both health care and housing. 

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Food Banks Canada’s 2025 Poverty Report Card reveals that poverty and food insecurity remain high, but there are signs of progress. With coordinated action from all levels of government, we believe Canada can cut food insecurity by 50% by 2030.

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The Poverty Report Card is a tool that tracks and compares poverty at a federal level. Food Banks Canada grades the federal government on key issues like poverty levels, living standards, and government actions. This helps policymakers and advocates see what is working, where improvements are needed, and advocate for stronger policies.

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