Op-Ed: Hero-pay raises are the least we can do for frontline workers February 18, 2020 Note: this op-ed originally ran in the Edmonton Journal on December 9, 2020. Written by Sydney Sheloff and Brett Lambert When the COVID-19 pandemic caused lockdowns for much of...
Tracking the Trends 2020 November 16, 2020 Download Tracking the Trends 2020 Tracking the Trends provides a comprehensive overview of Edmonton’s social well-being. The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) is pleased to present this 15th edition of Tracking the...
fACT Sheet – Jobless Benefits During COVID-19 October 9, 2020 Download the fACT Sheet: Jobless Benefits During COVID 19 Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic upended Canada’s economy when public health measures forced the closure of businesses, and millions of...
Vital Topic: Financial Reality of Millennials in Edmonton March 23, 2020 Download the Basic Income fACT Sheet (PDF) » Download the new Vital Topic: Financial Reality of Millennials in Edmonton Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual checkup conducted by the Edmonton...
A living wage is rooted in the belief that individuals and families should not just survive, but live in dignity, and participate in the community. The living wage is defined as the hourly wage that a primary income earner must make to provide for themselves, their...