Levels of Government: Alberta

fACT Sheet: Impact of Benefits on Low and Modest Income Edmontonians

by | August 29, 2019 | ESPC Publications: Fact Sheets, Levels of Government: Alberta Social Policy Framework, Social Issues: Children, Social Issues: Family, Social Issues: Income, Social Issues: Poverty

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...

2018 Provincial Budget fACT Sheet

by | March 28, 2018 | ESPC Publications: Fact Sheets, Levels of Government: Alberta, Resources: Housing, Social Issues: Child Care, Social Issues: Family, Social Issues: Income, Social Issues: Poverty, Social Issues: Youth

The 2018 budget is titled A Recovery Built to Last and prioritizes economic and job diversification, protection of vital public services, and returning government spending to balance by the 2023-24 fiscal year. Real GDP for the province has grown 4.5% since 2017 and...

Child Benefit Enhancements Making a Difference for Low Income Families

by | October 1, 2017 | ESPC Publications: Reports, Levels of Government: Alberta Social Policy Framework, Social Issues: Child Care, Social Issues: Children, Social Issues: Family, Social Issues: Income, Social Issues: Poverty

Child Benefit Enhancements Making a Difference for Low Income Families Prepared by John Kolkman Research Associate, Edmonton Social Planning Council ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.G REPORTS/ESPC CHILD BENEFIT ENHANCEMENT 20170930.pdf