Category: Social Issues: General

Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE)
Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
Subject:Social issues – social planning, policy
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2012
Abstract:

This is a summary of a discussion between Edmonton Social Planning Council staff and clients with the Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton (SAGE). Clients spoke about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, their attitude towards current government programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of all Albertans, and ideas for additional programs and services that would achieve this goal. This discussion was part of the ESPC’s series of public consultations to help shape the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

Language:English
Series:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultations
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 SAGE-SPF-summary.pdf

Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Project Adult Literacy Society (PALS)
Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
Subject:Social issues – social planning, policy
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2012
Abstract:

This is a summary of a discussion between Edmonton Social Planning Council staff and clients with the Project Adult Literacy Society (PALS). Clients spoke about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, their attitude towards current government programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of all Albertans, and ideas for additional programs and services that would achieve this goal. This discussion was part of the ESPC’s series of public consultations to help shape the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

Language:English
Series:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultations
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 PALS-SPF-summary.pdf

Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre.
Corporate Author: Edmonton Social Planning Council
Subject:Social issues – social planning, policy
Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2012
Abstract:

This is a summary of a discussion between Edmonton Social Planning Council staff and clients with Jasper Place Health and Wellness Centre. Clients spoke about what they would like to see in the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, their attitude towards current government programs and services designed to improve the quality of life of all Albertans, and ideas for additional programs and services that would achieve this goal. This discussion was part of the ESPC’s series of public consultations to help shape the Government of Alberta’s Social Policy Framework.

Language:English
Series:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultations
Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 JPHAWC-SPF-Summary.pdf

Title:Economic impact assessment: Edmonton’s late-night entertainment economy.
Corporate Author: City of Edmonton. Responsible Hospitality Edmonton
Subject:City of Edmonton – downtown area redevelopment
Publisher:City of Edmonton. Responsible Hospitality Edmonton
Place of Publication:Edmonton
Date of Publication:2012
Abstract:

This report provides the key findings of an economic impact assessment of Edmonton’s latenight entertainment economy. In 2010, the total economic output generated from this sector was $686,511,073. Gross domestic product generated from this sector that year was estimated to be $310,008,796. The late-night entertainment economy also created 5,807 full-time equivalent jobs in 2010. Estimated attendance is estimated at 20,662,000. [Taken from Executive Summary]

Language:English

Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2012 Economic-Impact-Assessment.pdf

Title:The social rate of return to investing in character: an economic evaluation of Alberta’s immigrant access fund micro loan program.
Author(s):Emery, J.C. Herbert|split|Ferrer, Ana
Corporate Author: University of Calgary. Department of Economics
Subject:Education – adult|split|Immigration – employment, foreign qualifications|split|Immigration – programs, services
Publisher:Immigrant Access Fund Society of Alberta
University of Calgary. Department of Economics
Place of Publication:Calgary
Date of Publication:2010
Abstract:

Skilled immigrants have been identified as a key source of labour supply for addressing the expected labour market shortages in Canada arising from an aging population and strong economic growth (Emery 2006; IAF March 31, 2009). However, the integration of immigrants into the workforce often requires that they have the necessary accreditation to work at their chosen occupation in the Canadian labour market. Credential recognition has proven to be a significant labour market barrier for skilled immigrants in Canada as evidenced by the high rates of underemployment of this group. To address the underemployment of skilled immigrants in Alberta, the Immigrant Access Fund (IAF) provides small loans on a not for profit basis to assist immigrants in acquiring the Canadian accreditation and training they need to work in their field of expertise. These loans assist skilled immigrants in moving from low-income “survival” jobs to jobs that better utilize their valuable knowledge and skills. Although anecdotal evidence suggests that the IAF program has produced successes, there is no analytical evidence as to the overall economic value of the program. Our assessment of the social return to the IAF loan program demonstrates that this is a very high return social program with annual real rates of return of 33% or more.[Taken from Abstract]

Notes:Prepared for the Immigrant Access Fund Society of Alberta with funding from Alberta Employment and Immigration and The Calgary Foundation.
Language:English
 Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2010 Social-Rate-of-Return.pdf

Title:The power of taxes: the case for investing in Canadians.
Author(s):Dale, Stephen|split|Hennessy, Trish
Publisher:Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Place of Publication:Ottawa
Date of Publication:2010
Abstract:

What do you think of when you hear the word “taxes”?
Hospitals you can turn to in the middle of the night if you or your children get sick?
The $10,000 having a baby could cost if you lived in the U.S. and didn’t have health insurance?
An education system that allows even the children of poor families to become doctors, teachers, or engineers?
Government inspectors who make sure highway overpasses are repaired before they fall down, that meat packing plants don’t poison their customers, that a city’s water is safe to drink?
Public pensions that help alleviate poverty among seniors?
These things that made Canada a great place to live are supported by Canadians, and have been for generations, through tax contributions that provide our governments with the revenue they need to invest in the public services that matter.

Language:English
 Material Type:Report

F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.01 GENERAL/2010 power_of_taxes.pdf