In Canada, an increasing share of the poor are
A) single women and their children.
B) married couples with children.
C) single men.
D) working people.

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According to Statistics Canada, the majority of the poor in Canada are single mothers and their children. This group has a poverty rate of 29%, compared to 13% for all other family types. Married couples with children have a poverty rate of 6.4%, while single men have a poverty rate of 11%. Working people can still be poor if they have low-paying jobs or work part-time. Therefore, although they may make up a significant portion of the poor, they are not necessarily the increasing share.

In Canada, an Increasing Share of the Poor Are