Poverty hides in the suburbs: Will ‘priority neighbourhoods’ help?
I appreciate that the story ended with a "Pro & Con":
"PRO AND CON: Toronto’s priority neighbourhood program
Proponent: Scarborough Centre Councillor Glenn de Baeremaeker says Toronto’s program has been a “huge success” in the two priority neighbourhoods in his ward. “The kind of services in a suburb like Scarborough aren’t as developed as in the downtown wards,” he said. “Yes, there is an image or stereotype about Scarborough, but the reality is priority neighbourhoods have done a lot in helping people find jobs, access to daycare and engaging youth.”
Critic: Scarborough-Agincourt Councillor Mike Del Grande said he hasn’t seen much change in the Steeles-L’Amoreaux priority neighbourhood in his ward. “We’ve got more daycares now, but I think a flaw with this program is there’s no measurement of progress.” As budget chief, Mr. Del Grande will be looking at cuts to many of the city’s programs, which include the Priority Neighbourhoods project. Currently, council is waiting for staff reports on the progress of the project."
