Acheiving the Promise: Ending Poverty In Alberta

by | February 13, 2014 | Social Issues: Poverty

For many Alberta families, the 2009-10 recession is already a fading memory.  However, for low income Alberta families, the picture is not as bright.  So far, there has only been a slight decline in poverty rates for families with children.  While unemployment overall...

Poverty & Low Income Links

by | February 9, 2014 | Research Links and Resources

Alberta Works A family support program administered by the Alberta Ministry of Employment and Immigration. The Alberta Works Income Support Program provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs,...

2013 Community Discussion on Poverty

by | October 12, 2013 | Social Issues: Poverty

Title:A community discussion on poverty 2012: examining poverty in Canmore and the Bow Valley with recommendations. Author(s):Krausert, Sean D. Corporate Author: Global WE Initiatives Canmore St. Michael’s Anglican Church Subject:Poverty – child...

Government of Alberta Children’s Charter Public Consultation Focus Group Summary Notes: Friends of Stanley Milner Library Facilitated by the Edmonton Social Planning Council

by | September 4, 2013 | Levels of Government: Alberta

Government of Alberta Children’s Charter Public Consultation Focus Group Summary Notes: Friends of Stanley Milner Library Facilitated by the Edmonton Social Planning Council. September 4th, 2013 THINKING ABOUT POVERTY: How does poverty affect you in your community?...