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Tracking the Trends 2018

Mar 12, 2018 | A.06.F TRACKING THE TRENDS, D. HOUSING, E.01 PLANNING, E.03 TRENDS, F.01 GENERAL, F.02 HEALTH, F.04 POVERTY, F.05 INCOME, F.07 CHILDREN, F.08 CHILD CARE, F.09 YOUTH, F.10 WOMEN, F.11 FAMILY, F.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, H.01 POLICY, H.02 PROGRAMS / SERVICES, H.05 TRAINING, H.06 WAGE ISSUES, I.02 CANADA, I.03 ALBERTA, I.04 EDMONTON, N. FOOD SECURITY

The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) today released the 2018 edition of its flagship publication Tracking the Trends. The 131-page publication provides a detailed analysis of social and economic trends in Edmonton. Information is provided about population...

fACT Sheet: Social Isolation

Mar 23, 2017 | A.06.B FACT SHEETS, F.02 HEALTH, F.03 DISABILITIES, F.11 SENIORS

The Canadian government estimates that the number of people over the age of 65 could double by 2040. Baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are becoming seniors, and average life expectancy is increasing. While the average Canadian senior enjoys a life with...

fACT Sheet: Social Isolation

Mar 23, 2017 | A.06.B FACT SHEETS, F.02 HEALTH, F.03 DISABILITIES, F.11 SENIORS

Community Agency Roundtable Report: Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Youth in Edmonton and Area

Mar 9, 2017 | A.06.G REPORTS, F.02 HEALTH, F.03 DISABILITIES, F.04 POVERTY, F.05 INCOME, F.09 YOUTH, F.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

The purpose of these consultations were to: (1) Examine the issues facing LGBTQ youth in Edmonton and area. (2) Share work currently being done by agencies to support LGBTQ youth. (3) Identify gaps, absences, and needs to better support LGBTQ youth. (4) Develop and...

Needs and Gaps in Services of Edmonton’s LGBTQ Population: Final Report

Nov 23, 2016 | F.02 HEALTH

Canada’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population has gained significant legislative protections since the 1970s. However, challenges remain for LGBTQ people in health care, domestic violence supports, housing for seniors and homeless youth,...

Community Mental Health Action Plan 2016

Nov 17, 2016 | A.06.C RESEARCH UPDATES, F.02 HEALTH, F.03 DISABILITIES, F.07 CHILDREN, F.09 YOUTH, F.10 WOMEN, F.11 FAMILY, F.11 SENIORS, F.12 INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

Positive mental health is the capacity of each and all of us to feel, think, and act in ways that enhance our ability to enjoy life and deal with the challenges we face. It is a positive sense of emotional and spiritual well-being that respects the importance of...

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Tracking the Trends 2018

fACT Sheet: Social Isolation

fACT Sheet: Social Isolation

Community Agency Roundtable Report: Meeting the Needs of LGBTQ Youth in Edmonton and Area

Needs and Gaps in Services of Edmonton’s LGBTQ Population: Final Report

Community Mental Health Action Plan 2016

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