Social Development
Vol. 6, No. 2.
Publisher: Canadian Council on Social Development, Canada
Year Published: 1977
Pages: 4pp Resource Type: Article
Cx Number: CX368
This pamphlet reports on the various issues which were of current concern to the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD).
Abstract:
This pamphlet reports on the various issues which are of current concern to the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD). In this same issue, coverage is given to a sourcebook released March 15 1977 by CCSD. This sourcebook contains current information about youth(14-24) and their employment/unemployment situation. It refers to the fact that Statistics Canada criterion of "actively seeking work" manages to underestimate the severity of the young unemployed situation.CCSD calls attention to "the haphazard manner in which federal, provincial, and local levels of government intervene with the problem and the prevailing public attitude, which ranges from one of indifference and apathy to blaming youth themselves." CCSD challenges many popular myths about youth and employment, such as the belief that the problem will disappear as the population ages and there are fewer young people. As well it identifies eight issues and concerns that call for examination and policy initiative.
The CCSD statement was developed largely on the basis of a consultation held in Ottawa, January 25 & 26, 1977. This consultation brought together approximately 60 participants from the private sector, labour, and government, as well as legal, social welfare and youth organizations. This sourcebook is available at a cost of $2.00.
Other articles in this pamphlet include: "Social Policy and Jurisdictional Responsibility"; "Shelter for Homeless Persons"; "Citizen Involvement in Public Policy Making and Dispute Processing". New Publications available from CCSD are also listed. More information on any of the above, as well as publications, can be obtained from the address given above.
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