Community Conversation : Family and Child Poverty in Hamilton (June 9, 2026)

A Community Conversation was held to discuss the Family and Child Poverty in Hamilton Report. Ted HIldebrandt (Senior Social Planner) presented key findings from the report. He was joined by Leila Sarangi (National Director, Campaign 2000: End Child & Family Poverty), who presented on the 2025 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada. This was followed by a discussion on understanding the findings, exploring impacts on children and families, and identifying solutions.