This paper investigates the potential implications for non-elderly poverty in Canada by estimating the impacts of the guaranteed annual income floor, provided to Canadians 65 and over through federal public pension plans, on household food insecurity prevalence and self- reported health and mental health.

Authors: Herb Emery, Valerie C. Fleisch & Lynn McIntyre

Published By: The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, (403) 453-0062

Publication Date: December, 2013

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