In this episode of the 2030 project, we start with the basics. What is the MEANING of Poverty. How do you and I interpret poverty? In the last episode Diane Dyson, VP of Advocacy and Research at Daily Bread Food Bank suggested we have developed a new or heightened awareness of POVERTY during the course of our collective experiences during COVID-19. She may be on to something. So we’ve invited Ujwal Arkalgud Executive Vice President at Lux Research to join the conversation. Ujwal is a cultural anthropologist who uses technology to study the implicit meanings behind concepts, ideas, trends, and issues in culture.

How long can we afford to be patient?

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.