Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • Imagine Canada’s Sector Monitor: Factsheet 2, Vol. 1, No. 3: Public Awareness and Policy Activity, Top-line Summary

    Title: Imagine Canada’s Sector Monitor: Factsheet 2, Vol. 1, No. 3: Public Awareness and Policy Activity, Top-line Summary
    Corporate Author: Imagine Canada
    Subject: Non-profit organizations – general
    Publisher: Imagine Canada
    Place of Publication: Toronto
    Date of Publication: 2011
    Abstract: A brief summary of the major findings from our exploration of public awareness and policy activity. How many charities engage in public awareness and policy activities? What specific types of activities are most common? What levels of government do these activities involve? What are the objectives of these activities and what are the barriers to engaging in these activities faced by charities?

    Language: English
    Edition: Vol. 1 No. 3
    Material Type: Fact Sheet

    B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2011 awareness_activity.pdf

  • the fACTivist Fall 2010: Low Income Issues and the Green Economy Edition

    ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.A NEWSLETTERS/2010 December Fall edition of the fACTivist Low Income Issues and the Green Economy Edition.pdf

  • 2010 September fACT Sheet Food Security

    ESPC Documents/PUBLICATIONS/A.06.B FACT SHEETS/2010 September Food Security Fact Sheet.pdf

  • Preliminary Profile of the Size and Scope of the Social Economy in Alberta and British Columbia

    Title: Preliminary Profile of the Size and Scope of the Social Economy in Alberta and British Columbia
    Author(s): Sousa, Jorge, & Hamdon, Evelyn
    Corporate Author: BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance
    Subject: Non-profit organizations – general|split|Social issues – social development
    Publisher: BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance
    Place of Publication: Edmonton
    Date of Publication: 2010
    Abstract: Using existing data, mainly of a statistical nature, this report provides a preliminary profile of the social economy and social economy organizations in the two Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia. Aggregate data and descriptive information was used to construct this profile according to six areas: 1. Non-profit and Voluntary Organizations 2. Size and Scope of Co-operative Businesses 3. Infrastructure Supporting the Social Economy 4. Non-Market Housing 5. Social Enterprises: Purpose, Scope and Supports 6. Community-Based Social Services The report also includes a discussion of trends, patterns and issues found in the context of understanding the size and scope of the Social Economy. The report discusses some gaps in knowledge as well as emerging trends that are contributing to strengthening the presence of the Social Economy in new and innovative ways. For information purposes we include a section of sources and resources to provide the reader with the information that contributed to this report. We feel that the information provided in this section can serve as a starting point for further research.
    Language: English
    Material Type: Report

    B. NON PROFITS/B.06 PUBLICATIONS/2010 preliminary_profile.pdf

  • 2011 Early Years Study 3

    Title:Early Years Study 3: making decisions, taking actions.
    Author(s):McCain, Margaret Norrie|split|Mustard, J. Fraser|split|McCuaig, Kerry
    Corporate Author: Margaret & Wallace McCain Family Foundation
    Subject:Child care – Canada|split|Child care – planning, policy
    Publisher:Margaret & Wallace McCain Family Foundation
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    Early Years Study 3 report looks at the social, economic and scientific benefits of increasing investments to early childhood education programs in Canada.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    K. EDUCATION/2011 Early-Years-Study-3.pdf

  • 2011 Dignity Project

     

    Title:The dignity project: debunking myths about poverty in Canada.
    Corporate Author: The Salvation Army
    Subject:Poverty – general
    Publisher:The Salvation Army
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    The Salvation Army believes that human dignity is a fundamental right for all. The Salvation Army has launched The Dignity Project to engage Canadians about the reality of poverty in the 21st century. This report that finds many Canadians continue to believe persistent myths about poverty and the poor. The study, based on research conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion, is designed to educate and inform the public about the challenges facing society’s most vulnerable people.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.04 POVERTY/2011 dignity_project.pdf