The Income Security, Race and Health team led by Access Alliance is excited to launch their new research report titled “Working Rough, Living Poor: Employment and Income Insecurities faced by Racialized Groups in the Black Creek area and their Impacts on Health.” This report was formally launched on June 27th (National Multiculturalism Day).


The study also clearly illustrates the everyday pathways through which these employment and income insecurity challenges damage health within these groups. “Working Rough, Living Poor” is the result of research conducted in Toronto’s Black Creek community in collaboration with local residents trained to be community-based researchers by Access Alliance. The report’s new insights into the disturbing racialization of precarious employment and poverty in Canadian communities and the far-reaching health impact that these trends have on individuals and families, fills a key gap in data on the experiences of racialized groups in Canada. Below, you will also find 4 stand alone research bulletins that complements the key themes of the Working Rough, Living Poor report. Please send any feedback to yshakya@accessalliance.ca

Click here for the Working Rough Living Poor report