Blog: Social Determinants of Health October 19, 2020 Canada has long been considered one of the healthiest countries in the world. However, within Canada certain groups tend to be healthier than others. These health inequalities can be partially explained by the...
Blog: How the pandemic affected the mental health of communities made vulnerable September 14, 2020 With the COVID-19 response still focused on mitigating the spread of infection, treating severe cases, and ensuring the health care system does not collapse, people in...
Blog: Poverty and Women’s Incarceration in Alberta September 8, 2020 Few may know of ESPC’s history supporting the formation of non-profits in the criminal justice sector. Although not typically an area of focus for our organization—we defer to the expertise of these...
Blog: The Renewed Push for a Basic Income During the COVID-19 Pandemic August 31, 2020 Basic income is an old idea that is getting renewed and fresh attention as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic occurred, the idea was starting to gain...
Blog: The UCP’s economic “he-covery” plan doesn’t look like Alberta August 24, 2020 Written by: Tom Ndekezi, Summer Student Research Assistant When Jason Kenney took to the stage in early July to announce the UCP government’s $10 billion...
Blog: Youth Homelessness in the Face of COVID-19: Challenges and Innovations. August 17, 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak has disproportionately impacted people experiencing homelessness. While  Canadians  were told to isolate at home, physically distance, and regularly...
