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The 2016 living wage for Edmonton is $16.69 per hour. This is the amount that a family of four with two parents who work full-time require to live in economic stability and maintain a modest standard of living. This includes being able to afford basic necessities (food, shelter, utilities, clothing, transportation, etc.), to support healthy child development, to avoid financial stress, and to participate in their communities. However, this is not the only family type represented in Edmonton; each family type will have a different living wage due mainly to differences in expenses and government transfers. We have also calculated the living wages for a lone parent family and a single adult. These calculations are based on BC’s “Calculation Guide” (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives).

The 2016 living wage for lone parents is $18.15 per hour.

The 2016 living wage for single adults is $17.81 per hour.

For the main Edmonton Living Wage 2016 update, which includes a complete summary of the living wage, the case for a living wage, and written summaries of the calculations, please visit our website at edmontonsocialplanning.ca or use the direct link https://edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php/news/espc-news/265-more-than-minimum-calculating-edmonton-s-living-wage-2016-update.

Download the Other Family Types Living Wage Report today.

Meet us at the Stanley Milner Library, SE Corner of the First Floor, on November 16 at noon.

The Early Child Development Mapping Project was a five year project that looked at how Alberta’s young children were doing developmentally. Come learn about the surprising results for Alberta and how 100 community coalitions have been working to create healthier and more optimal environments for children. Line Perron will present the results for Edmonton and talk about the variety of strategies that we can put in place to ensure a better future for our youngest citizen. Every child deserves a strong start.

Facebook and Eventbrite users can RSVP; drop-ins are welcome!

Join us in our series of free lunchtime talks about social issues and learn about diverse ways to help create a community in which all people are full and valued participants.