Living in low income poses significant challenges. Here is a list of a number of programs and benefits implemented by all three orders of government to assist individuals and families.
ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.B FACT SHEETS/fACT_Sheet_Impact_of_Benefits_August_2019.pdf
ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.G REPORTS/ESPC CHILD BENEFIT ENHANCEMENT 20170930.pdf
The two years since ESPC published A Profile of Poverty in Edmonton have been challenging ones for the city of Edmonton and its residents.
This report updates many of the poverty trends and challenges identified two years within the context of broader social and economic trends in our community. This profile updates the actions the City could take within its jurisdiction to help work towards eliminating poverty and in keeping with the Poverty Roadmap approved by City Council.
This profile update provides data and analysis to answer the following questions:
ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.C RESEARCH UPDATES/CityOfEdmontonPovertyProfileUpdate_2017.pdf
Alberta’s Social Policy Framework (Phase 2 proposed Strategies, Roles and Responsibilities)
Submission from the Edmonton Social Planning Council
November 16, 2012
Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework Public Consultation Focus Group Summary Notes: Canadian Mental Health Association Facilitated by the Edmonton Social Planning Council With support from the United Way of Alberta Capital Region, the City of Edmonton, and FCSS August 31st , 2012
Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework Public Consultation Focus Group Summary Notes: Old Strathcona Youth Society Facilitated by the Edmonton Social Planning Council With support from the United Way of Alberta Capital Region, the City of Edmonton, and FCSS August 28th, 2012
C. LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT/C02 ALBERTA/SOCIAL POLICY FRAMEWORK/OSYS-SPF-Summary.pdf