A new campaign called the Colour of Poverty has been launched to highlight the racialization of poverty in Ontario. Here are some basic facts from the campaign:

• Racialized students face discrimination in schools.
• Poverty among racialized groups is growing.
• Poverty among racialized groups leads to greater risk of poor health.
• Racialized groups are more likely to be unemployed.
• Levels of crime and violence are closely linked to inequality and poverty.
• Poverty rates among newcomers have risen dramatically.
• Racialized groups face higher levels of housing insecurity and homelessness.
• Food insecurity is higher among racialized groups.

The Colour of Poverty campaign has already developed a series of fact sheets and is aiming to build community capacity, develop a shared framework for action and make change happen.