Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • 2012 CEASE SPF Summary

    Title:Government of Alberta Social Policy Framework public consultation: focus group summary notes : Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE)
    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 Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE). 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.10 WOMEN/2012 CEASE-SPF-Summary.pdf

  • 2012 JPHAWC SPF Summary

    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

  • 2012 SalArmy Foodbank

    Title:Feeding Canada’s families: a report on Salvation Army food services.
    Corporate Author: The Salvation Army
    Subject:Food security – statistics, studies
    Publisher:The Salvation Army
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    Since 2009, The Salvation Army in Canada has conducted an annual review of its feeding programs and centres, comprised of both food banks, soup kitchens or meal programs. The results of the study help us to better understand the services provided, the current client demand and whether or not donations are meeting that demand. In 2012, The Salvation Army saw donations remain relatively unchanged year-to-year, while client demand continued to increase. In fact, at Salvation Army food banks, 62 percent reported an increase in clients within the last 12 months. The same can be said for soup kitchens, 64 percent of which saw an increase in demand.

    Our fourth annual report also reviewed programs designed specifically to accommodate the growing number of children and families that come to The Salvation Army seeking assistance. With almost 70 percent of food banks reporting an increase in the number of families served, it has become a priority for The Salvation Army to offer services to fit the unique needs of families. The report also examines the communal aspect of the meal experience, and the results indicate that the majority of clients eat in a group, conversing and enjoying meals together.

    This year’s findings are part of an annual survey of Salvation Army personnel who have direct involvement in food service and outreach. The survey and resulting report, “Feeding Canada’s Families: A Report on Salvation Army Food Services,” reviews food donation rates, current food-stock level, nutritional value of food offered to clients and the future outlook of food services.

    For the fourth consecutive year, The Salvation Army is releasing a summary of its findings, including internal data on its food services and programs. Through the survey and reporting process, The Salvation Army hopes to gain a better understanding of the needs across Canada and stress the importance of providing a sense of dignity for all, whether it’s a hot meal served amongst peers on a cold day, or having enough food on the shelves to help a family get through the week. The fight against hunger and poverty deserves our personal attention. [Taken from report]

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    N. FOOD SECURITY/2012 SalvArmy-Foodbanks2012.pdf

  • 2012 Economic Impact Assessment

    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

  • 2012 HRC Report

    Title:Delivery matters: the high costs of for-profit health services in Alberta.
    Variant Title:A Parkland Report : April 2012
    Author(s):Gibson, Diana|split|Clements, Jill
    Corporate Author: Parkland Institute
    Subject:Health issues – medicare|split|Health issues – programs, services|split|Social services – privatization
    Publisher:Parkland Institute
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2012
    Abstract:

    This report is the second in a new series by the Parkland Institute: Delivery Matters. The first report examined delivery of long-term and continuing care services and provided a solid body of evidence that quality is significantly poorer in investor-owned facilities. Similarly, this report explores the delivery of clinical services, specifically arthroplasty or total hip and knee replacements, through private, for-profit clinics. It includes a case study of Calgary’s Health Resources Centre (HRC) that specifically examines the cost, quality, access and other implications of expanding this form of provision and places it in the context of national and international research. It also examines a wait-list reduction pilot project, the Alberta Hip and Knee Replacement Project, which includes for-profit and not-for-profit providers, allowing for a comparison of the two models.(Taken from Introduction)

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.02 HEALTH/2012 HRC-Report.pdf

  • fACT Sheet — Race and Racism in Edmonton (September 2012)

    This fact sheet looks at concepts and statistics with respect to race and racism in Canada and Edmonton.

    ESPC Documents/Fact Sheets/fACT sheet_racism.pdf