The publication provides a detailed analysis of social and economic trends in Edmonton. Information is provided about population demographics, education and employment, living costs & housing, income & wealth, poverty & government transfers, and key indicators of Edmonton’s social health
Our new address:
Suite 200, 10544-106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X6
News Archive
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78TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 24TH, 2018 TIME: 5:30 TO 6:15 P.M. The ANNEX-Edmonton Food Bank 11434 – 120th Street Edmonton, Alberta Please join the Board and staff of the Edmonton Social Planning Council to celebrate our accomplishments of the past year, and to hear about upcoming activities of the Council. Your membership must be current in order to vote. Membership may… Read More -
Tracking the Trends 2018
The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) today released the 2018 edition of its flagship publication Tracking the Trends. The 131-page publication provides a detailed analysis of social and economic trends in Edmonton. Information is provided about population demographics, education and employment, living costs & housing, income & wealth, poverty & government transfers, and key indicators of Edmonton’s social health. Download:… Read More -
Media Release - Edmonton a Diverse and Youthful City, Despite Tough Economy
ESPC releases updated publication tracking latest social and economic trends The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) today released the 2018 edition of its flagship publication Tracking the Trends. The 131-page publication provides a detailed analysis of social and economic trends in Edmonton. Information is provided about population demographics, education and employment, living costs & housing, income & wealth, poverty &… Read More -
CBC Edmonton - Edmonton council to ponder LGBTQ2 advisory committee
'We heard loud and clear from people ... that changes should be made,' Susan Morrissey, Executive Director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council Natasha Riebe · CBC News · Posted: Mar 10, 2018 6:00 AM MT CBC Edmonton reported on the City of Edmonton's plans to create the City's first LGBTQ2 advisory committee. The decision was partly based on the… Read More -
We've Moved
Effective March 1, 2018 our new home will be in the Bassini Building at 10544-106 Street, Suite 200. Our phone numbers don't change, just the address. We're excited about the move, our new space is bigger and brigher and provides us with some great opportunities. We're north of MacEwan University and a 10 minute walk, west of the MacEwan LRT… Read More -
2018 Vital Topics - Women in Edmonton
Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual check-up conducted by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with Edmonton Social Planning Council, to measure how the community is doing. This year we will also be focusing on individual issues, Vital Topics, that are timely and important to Edmonton. The first topic is Women in Edmonton. In light of the #Metoo movement, International Women’s… Read More -
the fACTivist - Winter 2018
The edition includes: Investing in Canadians: Thoughts on the National Housing Strategy ESPC Updates Alberta Child Poverty Report Tracking the Trends 2018 Research Update November 2017 Upcoming Events ESPC Moving Vital Topics New Staff United Way Campaign Award of Merit Nominations Board Member Biography: Doug Meggison Click here to download: the fACTivist - Winter 2018 Read More -
Keep Investing in Alberta’s Children: The Government’s Role in Ending Child and Family Poverty
The Edmonton Social Planning Council, Public Interest Alberta, and the Alberta College of Social Workers released a new report, “Keep Investing in Alberta’s Children: The Government’s Role in Ending Child and Family Poverty.” To download the report click on this button Read More -
October 26, 2017 Lunch and Learn: Vital Signs
Join us October 26, 2018 as Elizabeth Bonkink (Edmonton Community Foundation) and Heather Curtis (ESPC Research Coordinator) review this year's Vital Signs - Belonging and Social Isolation. Read More -
2017 Vital Signs Report: Belonging
Edmonton Vital Signs is an annual check-up conducted by Edmonton Community Foundation, in partnership with the Edmonton Social Planning Council, to measure how our community is doing with a focus on a specific topic. This year we are looking at belonging and social isolation and the communities that are at risk. Community foundations across Canada and internationally are reporting on… Read More
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We've Moved!
Effective March 1, 2018 our new address is Suite 200, 10544-106 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2X6
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The Edmonton Social Planning Council is an independent, non-profit, charitable organization. Our focus is social research, particularly in the areas of low income and poverty.
ESPC focus centres on topics related to low-income and poverty. Our work includes undertaking research into the nature and magnitude of social issues in our community; public awareness and understanding of current social issues; being an independent voice in the community; encouraging public participation in the development of social policies; and the implementation of programs.
The strength of our voice and our role in the community is based on the support of people and organizations concerned about social issues. ESPC conducts research and analyzes data, produces reports, provides recommendations, is a depository of information, provides public education, conducts focus groups, does presentation, and works collaboratively with other social agencies.
* Please note that we are not a government department, and we do not provide individuals with information about social benefit programs (i.e. AISH, worker's compensation benefits, etc.). If you have questions about these services, please contact the City of Edmonton at 311. For assistance with provincial programs Alberta Supports can help you access more than 30 programs and 120 community services https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx.
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- $50 or $75
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- Are eligible to serve on the board of directors
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