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Statement on the Impact of Systemic Racism on Income Inequality and Low-Income Households in Edmonton
Download the Full Statement on Systemic Racism in PDF format June 5, 2020 The Edmonton Social Planning Council stands in solidarity with the Black and Indigenous communities of Canada to end systemic racism and discrimination. These prejudices are reinforced by...
We are Hiring! Research Assistant
Job Description The Edmonton Social Planning Council, a charitable, non-profit social research and advocacy agency founded in 1940, is seeking a Summer Student Research Assistant, Summer Position for an 8-week, full-time, temporary summer position between July 6th and...
Letter to Premier Jason Kenney: call on the provincial government to extend the eviction ban for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic
Read the Letter to Premier to extend the eviction ban. May 1, 2020 Honourable Jason Kenney Premier of Alberta 307 Legislature Building 10800 - 97 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5K 2B6 Dear Premier Kenney: We are writing to you regarding the expiration of the eviction ban...
Board of Director Nominations
The Edmonton Social Planning Council Board of Directors are accepting applications for Board positions. The deadline is April 9, 2020. Please see below or visit the Board of Directors page for more information. Appointment Process: 2020-2021 To apply, please complete...
2019 Alberta Provincial Budget Fact Sheet
Download: 2019 Alberta Budget fACTsheet Introduction The 2019 budget, which runs until March 31, 2020, is titled A Plan for Jobs and the Economy. The main priorities it identifies is creating jobs and reducing the deficit. We are now almost 7 months into the 2019-20...
Public Engagement on Affordable Housing Report
Access to stable and quality housing can produce positive outcomes to community health and education, and ultimately improve neighbourhood conditions and perceptions. Families that are in unstable housing are more likely to face intergenerational poverty. Living in...
