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Responses to the Alberta Social Policy Framework Discussion Questions
The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) welcomes the opportunity to provide these initial responses to the Policy Framework for Alberta Discussion Guide. These responses are based on our organization’s long track record of addressing and proposing solutions to poverty and low income challenges.
Given the very short timeframe in responding to the Discussion Guide, these responses are not intended to be definitive or address all of the areas that will be encompassed by the framework. Our responses focus mainly on the economic dimensions of poverty and low income. Our intent is to focus on practical and affordable solutions that will make a meaningful contribution to poverty reduction in our province.
B. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT/ESPC Response to Alberta Social Policy Framework.pdf
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Edmonton Social Planning Council Position Statement on Reduced Transit Fares
The Edmonton Social Planning Council produced a position paper which outlines the benefit of creating a universal transit pass that will benefit Edmontonians in need.
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Poverty Elimination Steering Committee Report
For over 18 months ESPC has had a representative involved with the Poverty Elimination Steering Committee. On March 3 the Committee reported back to the City of Edmonton Community Services Committee and submitted our final report. The work does not stop here, rather this report will form the foundation for the work that goes forward to the Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty Elimination in Edmonton.
Click to download: Changing the Conversation
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2014 Alberta Budget Analysis
We have released our annual analysis of the Government of Alberta’s 2014 Budget.Budget 2014 covers the time period from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (2014-15) fiscal year (FY). Budget 2014 estimates an operational surplus of $2.6 billion, and a consolidated surplus of $1.1 billion when capital spending and net savings are included. The government’s revenue picture has brightened considerably since last year’s budget due to higher than expected energy prices and a lower Canadian dollar. As a result, operational spending will increase next year though by less than inflation and population growth. In this fACT sheet, next year refers to the 2014-15 FY and this year refers to the current 2013-14 FY.
Click to Download: 2014 Alberta Budget Analysis
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2014 March fACT Sheet Alberta Budget Analysis
We have released our annual analysis of the Government of Alberta’s 2014 Budget.
Budget 2014 covers the time period from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015 (2014-15) fiscal year (FY). Budget 2014 estimates an operational surplus of $2.6 billion, and a consolidated surplus of $1.1 billion when capital spending and net savings are included. The government’s revenue picture has brightened considerably since last year’s budget due to higher than expected energy prices and a lower Canadian dollar. As a result, operational spending will increase next year though by less than inflation and population growth. In this fACT sheet, next year refers to the 2014-15 FY and this year refers to the current 2013-14 FY.
ESPC Documents/Fact Sheets/fACT sheet Alberta Budget March 2014.pdf