Episode 6 of 6
August 24, 2010
"The crisis may be over for big companies, but not for people like us." With both parents still out of work - and ineligible for employment insurance - one family gets a welcome summer break.
Nouveau poor
Suddenly and without warning, Yves lost his well-paying job – and joined the ranks of Canada's new poor.
Episode 5 of 6
Eric & Sons
"It's hard to admit I need help." Eric’s a single dad, raising 2 boys in a recession that’s been particularly tough on guys.
Episode 4 of 6
Where everybody knows your name
A friendly crowd, a few laughs and a hot meal - a Montreal drop-in centre offers shelter from the economic storm.
Episode 3 of 6
Soul food
"Nobody thinks less of you if you’re unemployed." A community garden nourishes a recession-battered Montreal neighbourhood.
Episode 2 of 6
Feed the people
When parts of Rosemont get identified as "food deserts" citizens organize to improve their access to fresh produce.
Episode 1 of 6
Inner City
A struggling urban neighbourhood finds strength in solidarity.
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Main characters
Marie-Ève
In her job as a neighbourhood organizer, Marie-Ève coordinates a range of local health and social programs and takes a special interest in food issues.
Rosemont
One of most densely populated of Montreal’s boroughs, Rosemont is home to a mix of socio-economic groups. One in five residents is an immigrant.
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