In this episode, we explore the need to address social infrastructure, which includes everything from universal daycare to high-speed internet access; from food nutrition to Peppa Pig. The argument is, it’s necessary to broaden our definition in order to create a foundation for a future that provides resilience, not just for the system, but for the citizens who are struggling with poverty. And we're going to find that one of the biggest challenges in creating solutions is our own cultural and institutional misunderstanding or mis-statement of what it means to live in poverty.   We're joined by Ujwal Arkalgud - a cultural anthropologist and founder of Motivbase. And Leila Sarangi, director of social action with Family Service Toronto. And she serves as the National Director for Campaign 2000 aimed at ending child and family poverty in Canada.

We need to address the income gap if we ever hope to reduce poverty in Canada

What would it take to eliminate poverty in Canada by 2030? The 2030 Project explores why poverty persists, and what we can do about it. Join host Dave Trafford as he speaks with elected officials, people with lived experience, researchers, and policy wonks to uncover what has been successful with Canada’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and what needs to come next. Non-partisan, candid, and thought-provoking, The 2030 Project tackles some of the biggest and most social pressing issues facing Canada today, such as universal basic income, digital access, disability rights, and the future of work. This podcast is sponsored by Daily Bread Food Bank, a Toronto-based charity whose mission is to collaborate with all to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty.