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Figure 17
Social Assistance Data as of March of Each Period, 1996, 2002 and 2003
Singles without children
1996 - 869,300
2002 - 715,800
2003 - 706,200
One-parent families
1996 - 454,500
2002 - 237,600
2003 - 219,000
Couples without children
1996 - 80,800
2002 - 66,600
2003 - 63,200
Two-parent families with children
1996 - 177,400
2002 - 82,100
2003 - 74,900
Source: Social Policy, Social Development Canada
