新斯科舍省将收入援助提高3.1%,但专家说,这不足以解决贫困问题。 Nova Scotia raises income assistance by 3.1%, but experts say it falls short of tackling poverty.

新斯科舍省已开始将收入援助与消费物价指数挂钩,自1月1日起增加了3.1%。 Nova Scotia has begun indexing income assistance to the consumer price index, leading to a 3.1% increase starting January 1. 虽然被视为积极的一步，但来自 Feed Nova Scotia 的 Ash Avery 认为，这还不足以减轻贫困，并指出需要食品援助的人数增加了 52%。 While seen as a positive step, Ash Avery from Feed Nova Scotia argues it isn't enough to alleviate poverty, citing a 52% rise in those needing food assistance. Avery建议需要采取更果断的政策来解决生活工资、获得基本必需品和负担得起的住房等问题。 Avery suggests more decisive policies are needed to address living wages, access to essentials, and affordable housing.