Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • 2011 Alberta Welfare Reform

     

    Title:Alberta welfare reform and employment outcomes of welfare recipients
    Author(s):Kwan, Rosita Yi Ki
    Subject:Employment – programs, services|split|Poverty – programs, services
    Publisher:The Progressive Economics Forum
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    It is well-established in the literature that financial work incentives and employability programs have positive labour supply effect. Though it is found that after a series of welfare reforms based on the work-first approach in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K., former welfare recipients and vulnerable groups, such as single mothers, tended to work in part-time or temporary jobs and witnessed limited wage growth; little is known about other job characteristics, such as union membership and pension plan coverage, of these groups. This study fills this gap by studying the 1993 welfare reform in Alberta using two years of panel data from Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics. I find that both welfare recipients and single mothers who started working after the reform were more likely to be covered by collective agreement and work full-time. However, welfare recipients tended to work regular evening schedules rather than daytime schedules; while single mothers received lower composite wage rates. Hence, there is mixed evidence as to whether the Alberta welfare reform improved employment outcomes for these two groups. More research in this area is certainly needed.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.05 INCOME/2011 alberta_welfare_reform.pdf

  • 2011 Day Care Controversy

     

    Title:Alberta’s day care controversy: from 1908 to 2009 — and beyond.
    Author(s):Langford, Tom
    Subject:Child care – Alberta|split|Children – child welfare system|split|Children – foster care, adoption 
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    Book by Dr. Tom Langford traces the development of child care policies and programs in Alberta. Chapters discuss history of Alberta child care, the emergence of corporatized chains and issues for the future. Full book available online.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Book

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.08 CHILD CARE/2011 day_care_controversy.pdf

  • 2011 Alberta Immigration Progress

    Title:Alberta immigration progress report 2011
    Corporate Author: Government of Alberta
    Subject:Immigration – general
    Publisher:Government of Alberta
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    In October 2005, the Alberta government announced Supporting Immigrants and Immigration to Alberta (SIIA), an immigration policy for the province. The policy outlines a strategic framework for a more co-ordinated approach across ministries to address the needs of Alberta’s immigrant population.
    Alberta’s approach to immigration addresses the attraction and retention of immigrants. The GoA recognizes progress in both areas is essential to realize the vision for immigration outlined in SIIA:
    In meeting the goals of SIIA, activities are being pursued across four strategic directions: (1) Welcoming communities, (2) Attracting immigrants to Alberta, (3) Living in Alberta, (4) Working in Alberta.
    This report highlights key achievements and progress under the four strategic directions from the time of SIIA’s implementation in October 2005 to December 2010. The report also highlights recent achievements and progress on TFW matters.

    Language:English
     Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F06 IMMIGRATION/2011 alberta_immigration_progress_2011.pdf

  • 2011 Addressing the Needs of

     

    Title:Addressing the needs of Albertans with disabilities in home, supportive and long-term care living settings
    Corporate Author: Alberta Disabilities Forum
    Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – planning, policy|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services
    Publisher:Alberta Disabilities Forum
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2011
    Abstract:

    This series of position papers identifies problems that people with disabilities in Alberta face in the continuing care system. It also proposes solutions to these problems.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.03 DISABILITIES/2011 Addressing-the-needs-of.pdf

  • 2010 Fourth Quarter Report to the Community

    Title: 2010 Fourth Quarter Report to the Community
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Police Commission & Edmonton Police Services
    Subject: Crime – statistics
    Publisher: Edmonton Police Commission
    Place of Publication: Edmonton
    Date of Publication: 2011
    Abstract: The Edmonton Police Commission, in collaboration with the Edmonton Police Service, created the 2010 Fourth Quarter Report to the Community. In 2010, our community achieved an unprecedented drop in crime of over 18 per cent. Highlights of this, and other accomplishments, are outlined in the report.
    Language: English
    Material Type: Report

    C. LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT/C03 EDMONTON/2011 police_q4report.pdf

  • 2010 Whitehorse Housing Adequacy Study

    Title: 2010 Whitehorse Housing Adequacy Study
    Author(s): Westfall, Rachel
    Corporate Author: Yukon health and social services
    Subject: Housing – studies, surveys
    Publisher: Yukon Health and Social Services
    Place of Publication: Whitehorse
    Date of Publication: 2010
    Abstract: The Whitehorse Housing Adequacy Study was designed to address a long-standing need for statistical information on homelessness and housing challenges in the Whitehorse area. While it is not intended to be representative of the whole Whitehorse population, it provides a snapshot of a vulnerable sub-population during a specific time period. “The study will help all of us – government and agencies alike – address the growing needs around affordable housing and homelessness by taking the evidence-based data and using it to identify priorities and develop programs and services to help those wanting to make better lives for themselves,” Health and Social Services Minister Glenn Hart said. The survey was created by the Department of Health and Social Services in partnership with the Yukon Bureau of Statistics and the Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition. A number of key stakeholders provided input and advice from early April to mid-May, 2010.
    Language: English
    Material Type: Report

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