Economic Inequality and Economic Growth

policy makers: It can also impact the economic growth of the country and the social mobility of Canadians, according to Huffington Post Canada. However, the extent of inequality -- including what drives it and what to do about it -- is hotly debated among policy makers, economists and political leaders. This can affect everything from health outcomes of individuals and entire communities to social cohesion. So how bad is it and who does it affect Here are five things we know about economic inequality in Canada: 1. According to a report this month from the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the gap between the health of high and low-income Canadians has widened over the past decade for measures such as smoking, hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , and how Canadians rate their own mental health. Economic inequality is a matter of life and death. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.