What are the causes of (or socioeconomic, psychological, political and cultural factors influencing) the problem/issue? ⁃ How serious is the problem?

What are the causes of (or socioeconomic, psychological, political and cultural factors influencing) the problem/issue? ⁃ How serious is the problem? ⁃ What are the characteristics of the population most affected by the problem? Part 2 – Policies and Programs ⁃ What are the current federal/provincial policies and programs that deal with this issue? ⁃ what are the political, social, economic rationale? ⁃ Are they meeting the needs of the population group(s) most affected by the problem? Do they work effectively?