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flag Nova Scotia raises income assistance by 3.1%, but experts say it falls short of tackling poverty.

flag Nova Scotia has begun indexing income assistance to the consumer price index, leading to a 3.1% increase starting January 1. flag 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. flag Avery suggests more decisive policies are needed to address living wages, access to essentials, and affordable housing.

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