Yukon's poverty rate is lower than the national average, but expert warns of rural hardship

AI Briefing

• – Yukon's poverty rate is lower than the national average, but rural areas still face significant hardship
• – The 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada paints a grim picture of poverty across the country
• – Experts warn that rural areas in the Yukon and across Canada face unique challenges in addressing poverty