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High price, low vacancy

Fri, 03 May 2013 18:23:53 +0000

Edmonton's short supply of apartments coupled with high demand leaves many renters lacking By Rebecca Medel (http://vueweekly.com/contributors/by/rebecca_medel/), Vue Weekly (http://vueweekly.com/) May 1, 2013 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1286/255/)

The cost of poverty

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:58:35 +0000

Those who suffer most are those who have no choice by Meaghan Baxter (http://vueweekly.com/contributors/by/meaghan_baxter/), Vue Weekly (http://vueweekly.com/front/story/the_cost_of_poverty/) January 24, 2013 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Alberta is one of the country's wealthiest provinces, with an abundance of resources and opportunities at our fingertips. However, below the surface is an issue that continues to grow, and one that prevents a staggering number of Albertans from accessing those opportunities, attaining an adequate quality of life, or even simply making ends meet every month. Poverty reaches far beyond the traditional stereotypes of those too lazy and unwilling to work to make a better life for themselves and their families. The truth is, many of Alberta's poor are working full-time jobs year-round and are still falling short. According to Public Interest Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1264/255/)

Child Well-Being Initiative at Alberta legislature demands increase to minimum wage

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:00:14 +0000

Catherine Griwkowsky, Edmonton Sun Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1239/255/)

Alberta pledges to eliminate child poverty within five years

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:52:22 +0000

by Jason Van Rassel, Calgary Herald (mailto:jvanrassel@calgaryherald.com) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1238/255/)

Study shows improvements, but more needs to be done to end child poverty

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:42:08 +0000

by Julia Parrish, CTV Edmonton November 20, 2012 (edmonton.ctvnews.ca/study-shows-improvements-but-more-needs-to-be-done-to-end-child-poverty-1.1046270#ixzz2Ct5qBVyX) Study shows improvements, but more needs to be done to end child poverty A new report released Tuesday has outlined the lengths the province must go to eliminate child poverty. The report, by the Edmonton Social Planning Council, the Alberta College of Social Workers and Public Interest Alberta was published Tuesday, and is one of many being released nation-wide by the national coalition, Campaign 2000. In the report, titled Achieving the Promise: Ending Poverty in Alberta, the authors found about 91,000 children, or 11.3 percent of all Alberta children, were living below the low-income measure (LIM after tax) � and the poverty rate was higher for children under the age of six, with one in six (17.2 percent) living Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1237/255/)

91,000 paper prayers offered to end child poverty

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:22:45 +0000

by Elise Stolte, Edmonton Journal (http://twitter.com/estolte) November 20, 2012 A rally for Alberta Children in Poverty took place in Edmonton Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Thousands of paper dolls on the steps of the Alberta legislature were more than a protest, said Carolyn Pogue, one of the organizers of the rally. �These are prayers made visible.� Photograph by: Bruce Edwards , Edmonton Journal EDMONTON - The more than 91,000 paper dolls presented on the steps of the legislature Tuesday were more than a protest, says organizer Carolyn Pogue. �These are prayers made visible.� Each paper doll represents one child living in poverty in Alberta. For a protest Tuesday, Pogue received dolls from kindergarten children, from families who made dolls after Thanksgiving dinner, and from Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1236/255/)

Redford Government challenged to 'Achieve the Promise'

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:08:20 +0000

Report reveals 91,000 children live in poor families Media Release November 20, 2012 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1235/256/)

Edmonton, Calgary leads the country in economic growth, says report

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:43:42 +0000

by Catherine Griwkowsky (mailto:catherine.griwkowsky@sunmedia.ca), Edmonton Sun (http://www.edmontonsun.com/2012/09/18/edmonton-calgary-leads-the-country-in-economic-growth-says-report) September 18, 2012 The city skyline is seen in Edmonton on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. CODIE MCLACHLAN/EDMONTON SUN QMI AGENCY Oil and construction is putting Edmonton�s growth at the top of the country. Edmonton and Calgary will lead the country in growth in the next four years, according to a forecast from the Conference Board of Canada�s Metropolitan Outlook. �Energy-related investment in Alberta is expected to stay vibrant throughout the next four years. For instance, about $29-billion worth of energy-related projects are now under way in the province, and nearly $86-billion worth of projects are proposed for the future,� said Mario Lefebvre, Director, Centre for Municipal Studies. Construction and the oil sands are driving the economy.

Advocates waiting on Redford to deliver on anti-poverty promise

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:49:39 +0000

by Karen Kleiss (mailto:kkleiss@edmontonjournal.com), Edmonton Journal (http://www.edmontonjournal.com/business/Advocates+waiting+Redford+deliver+anti+poverty+promise/6519555/story.html) April 25, 2012 EDMONTON - Albertans can expect a fundamental reshaping of Alberta�s social services sector if Premier Alison Redford wants to make good on her bold election promise to end poverty in 10 years, advocates say. Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1171/255/)

Census workers take count

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:32:10 +0000

by Catherine Griwkowsk, QMI agency April 24, 2012 Politicians weren�t the only ones out door-knocking for the past three weeks. Edmonton census workers - 1,300 of them - have hit 80% of their goal, gathering data from homesacross Edmonton. �It�s essential that we count every person in Edmonton,� said Laura Kennedy, director of elections and corporate records. The first Edmonton census in 1878 counted 148 citizens. The 2011 government of Canada census showed 812,201 residents in Alberta�s capital city. Call 780-496-8008 if you did not speak to a census worker or receive a call back notice. The final tally will be released June 2012. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Social Planning Council is still feeling the effects of the federal government�s decision to make the long-form census mandatory. �It makes it that much Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1170/255/)

Increase for Albertans with handicaps not just about the money

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:25:23 +0000

by Kim Smith February 10, 2012 Executive Director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council says the financial increase to Albertans with disabilities is long overdue. Premier Alison Redford kept her promise to increase Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) to $1,588 per month from $1,188. Aside from increasing AISH monthly payments by $400, those same individuals are now eligible to earn $800 each month instead of $400. Susan Morrissey says the increase is not just about the money. "It certainly helps with day-to-day bills but also I think it's the bigger psychological issue there around the fact that people have some intensive to go out to work," says Morrissey. "(AISH recipients) want to be able to contribute to their community." � Copyright (c) iNews 880 AM

City searching for solutions to poverty

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:45:59 +0000

by Catherine Griwkowsky November 24, 2011 There are solutions to the province's rising poverty rate, a new report suggests. The "In This Together: Ending Poverty in Alberta" report released by the Edmonton Social Planning Council, Public Interest Alberta and the Alberta College of Social Workers said Alberta's child poverty rate is up 40% in one year, from 53,000 children living in poverty in 2008 to 73,000 in 2009. The measure of poverty id based on the children living below the low-income cut-ff after tax. John Kolkman, research co-oordinator for the Edmonton Social Planning Council, said Edmonton is higher than the provincial average. Kolkman said government income transfers, including child tax benefits, social assistance and employment insurance help low-income families rise above the poverty line. Bill Moore-Kilgannon, executive director of Public Interest Alberta called on the province to help Alberta families. "This report should be a Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1095/255/)

20,000 more Alberta children living in poverty

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:09:42 +0000

by Karen Kleiss (mailto:kkleiss@edmontonjournal.com) November 24, 2011 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1090/255/)

Report: Child poverty up by 40%

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:06:16 +0000

by Heather McIntyre November 24, 2011 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1089/255/)

Report: Number of Alberta children living in poverty grew in 2009

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:10:48 +0000

by Julia Parrish, ctvedmonton.ca November 23, 2001 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1088/255/)

Alberta Child Poverty Increases 40%

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:44:46 +0000

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Immigrant data may be last of its kind

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:50:55 +0000

by Alexandra Zabjek (mailto:azabjek@edmontonjournal.com), Edmonton JournalOctober 23, 2011 The Edmonton neighbourhoods of Belle River, Hodgson and Jackson Heights share a defining characteristic: more than four in 10 residents were born outside Canada, making them the city neighbourhoods with the highest proportion of immigrants.That finding, based on 2006 federal census data, is presented in a social trends report released last week by the Edmonton Social Planning Council. The biannual report, which breaks down social and economic trends in the city, this year includes a special section on immigrants and visible minorities. It's the first time in 20 years the research organization has presented in-depth data on these communities in its report. But the council fears detailed neighbourhood-level data on immigration might not be available in the future, since they rely on information derived from the long-form Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1078/255/)

Recession's Impact on City

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:35:00 +0000

by Tom Braid, QMI Agency October 20, 2011 TRACKING THE TREND 2011 � The Edmonton Social Planning Council released a report on Thursday suggesting the economic recession has taken a toll on Edmonton�s social health and has lead to a steep increase in the number of children living in poverty. Children were largely impacted by the recession despite a perception that Edmonton was sheltered, according to the 128-page Tracking the Trends 2011 report. Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1076/255/)

Children Affected by the Recession

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:26:52 +0000

by Catherine Griwkowsky (mailto:catherine.griwkowsky@sunmedia.ca), QMI Agency October 20, 2011 Children were largely impacted by the recession despite a perception that Edmonton was sheltered, according to the 128-page Tracking the Trends 2011 report. �The numbers even surprised us a little bit,� said Edmonton Social Planning Council research co-ordinator John Kolkman. The report, released on Thursday, shows that 41,000 children were living in poverty in 2009, a steep increase from three years earlier, when 16,000 children were living in poverty in the metro Edmonton area. �Edmonton was strongly impacted by the economic recession,� Kolkman said. �That shows up in the stats in a variety of ways.� Despite a perception that Edmonton, Alberta and Canada have weathered the recession well, the report shows the income gap is widening, Kolkman said. �Going into the recession, Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1075/255/)

Recession Takes Toll on Edmonton's Social Health

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:05:04 +0000

Media Release October 20, 2011 Back to Main News Releases Page (index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1074/256/)

Our next premier could, should end poverty

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:10:22 +0000

By John Kolkman (mailto:johnk@edmontonsocialplanning.ca?subject=RE:%20%22Our%20next%20premier%20could,%20should%20end%20poverty%22), Research Coordinator, Edmonton Social Planning Council July 20, 2011 An older homeless man squats in the entrance to an inner-city building. Alberta's next premier should tackle the growing number of citizens living in poverty. Photograph by: Candace Elliott, The Journal, File, Edmonton Journal Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1041/255/)

Recession Causes Huge Poverty Spike in Alberta and Edmonton

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:16:17 +0000

Almost one in five Edmonton children were living in poverty in 2009 Media Release June 15, 2011 Back to Main News Releases Page (../index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/1033/256/)

Two groups call on government to tackle child poverty

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:29:32 +0000

Matthew Bisson, iNews 880 On Radio November 25, 2010 There may NOT be any money for the Expo bid, but a couple of groups are hoping the federal government hasn't closed it's cheque book for good. A new report from Public Interest Alberta and Edmonton's Social Planning Council found that 53,000 children in our province lived below the low-income threshold in 2008. John Kolkman with the Social Planning Council is struggling to find a reason why that number is so high. "In a province as wealthy as Alberta there's really no reason why we need to tolerate 53,000 children living in poverty. There are solutions out there that would make a significant difference." Kolkman would like to see the federal government increase it's child tax benefit. He also wants the provincial government to set up a similar program. Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/949/255/)

53,000 kids living in poverty: New report

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:23:03 +0000

Metro Edmonton November 25, 2010 A new report suggests 53,000 Alberta children are living below the poverty line. The Edmonton Social Planning Council and Public Interest Alberta released a report stating these children lived below the Statistics Canada low-income cut-off in 2008. The report states the number could be higher today because of the effects of the recession. �It is just plain wrong that in one of the wealthiest parts of the world we have so many children that are struggling in poverty,� said Bill Moore-Kilgannon, the executive director of Public Interest Alberta. Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/948/255/)

Alberta child poverty a 'hidden' crisis: report

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 17:18:40 +0000

53,000 kids affected, perhaps more by Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/947/255/)

53,000 Alberta Children Live Below Poverty Line

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:16:58 +0000

Report Calls on Governments and Others to Work Together to End Poverty News Release; November 24, 2010 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/945/256/)

Day of Action for a Canada-wide Housing Strategy

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:15:58 +0000

Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Reliable estimates place the number of homeless people in Canada as high as 300,000. In response to this crisis, the Red Tents Campaign is getting set for a day of action all through Canada on October 19th to call on the federal government to develop a federal housing strategy. On October 19th, 2010 the Red Tent Campaign and housing advocates from across the country staged a day of action in support of a federal housing strategy. Along with the main event in Ottawa, local actions will be took place in Victoria, Surrey, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, London and Halifax. In Edmonton, Public Interest Alberta, supported by the Edmonton Social Planning Council, took part in the national campaign in front of Canada Place by setting up Red Tents to symbolize the need for more affordable housing.

Housing for all

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:12:27 +0000

Mayfair Village is one piece in a large housing puzzle by Samantha Power (mailto:samantha@vueweekly.com), Vue Weekly September 14, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/933/255/)

Tie minimum wage to average earnings, province told

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0000

'We pay one way or another,' social advocate warns by Archie McLean, Edmonton Journal June 16, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/844/255/)

Urban Hunger, Part 2

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0000

CBC Radio 1 Edmonton, Edmonton AM Podcast June 15, 2010 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/845/255/)

U of A Chancellor Linda Hughes on Community Engagement & Public Policy

Fri, 14 May 2010 06:00:00 +0000

Mastermaq blog (http://blog.mastermaq.ca/2010/05/14/u-of-a-chancellor-linda-hughes-on-community-engagement-public-policy/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mastermaq+%28MasterMaq%27s+Blog%29&utm_content=Google+Reader) by Mack D. Male, May 14, 2010 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/782/255/)

ESPA wins Award for Advocacy of Social Justice

Thu, 13 May 2010 15:44:58 +0000

OpenMedia.ca blog April 28, 2010 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/780/255/)

Edmonton wants task force to deal with panhandlers

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:00:00 +0000

CLARA HO, City Hall Bureau, Edmonton SUN April 15, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/697/255/)

Joel Cohen: Lessons on Creativity and Innovation from The Simpsons

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:13:51 +0000

Global Edmonton; March 23, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/670/255/)

PUBLIC SECTOR CUTS: Joining together brings success

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:44:18 +0000

Join Together Alberta redoubles efforts to change this year's provincial budget Tiffany Brown-Olsen, Vue Weekly March 18, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/667/255/)

A made-in-Alberta child-tax benefit would reduce cost of poverty

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:59:11 +0000

Investment in poor would pay dividends to society, economy John Kolkman, Opinion Editorial Edmonton Journal, March 16, 2010 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/664/256/)

Little Mosque star to speak at Edmonton celebration

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:02:31 +0000

by Jamie Hall, Edmonton Journal February 17, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/644/255/)

Family & Community Section - Events

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Edmonton Journal February 12, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/646/255/)

Critics Worry Alberta Budget Cuts Will Increase Homelessness

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:04:42 +0000

by Sally Turner, Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/639/255/)

Employment, housing cuts abandon poor, critics charge

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:43:04 +0000

by Trish Audette, Edmonton Journal February 11, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/637/255/)

Little Good News in Budget for Alberta Renters and Homeless

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:00:32 +0000

18.6% Cut Puts Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness at Serious Risk of Failure News Release; February 10, 2010 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/635/256/)

Critic says Alta. budget will spike homelessness

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

by Kristi Brownlee, Edmonton SUN February 10, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/636/255/)

Low-income workers take a hit for business

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Alberta's Minimum Wage Frozen at $8.80 an hour to help small enterprises in 'fragile' economy Karen Kleiss, Edmonton Journal February 6, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/631/255/)

Minimum wage frozen

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Provincial government wants to protect jobs and support economy Richard Liebrecht, Edmonton SUN February 6, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/632/255/)

Minimum Wage Freeze a Backward Step

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:29:11 +0000

No evidence the scheduled 12 cent per hour increase would harm employers February 5, 2010 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/629/256/)

Conserver 8,80 $ l'heure pour rester comp�titif

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Radio-Canada February 5, 2010 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/633/255/)

Clients Before Dollars

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:28:27 +0000

Foundation Directed Initiatives (FDI) provide non-profit agencies with long-term funding By Caitlin Crawshaw Edmonton Community Foundation (http://www.ecfoundation.org/). It was first published in Legacy in Action (http://www.ecfoundation.org/docs/ECF-LIA-8194-WEB.pdf)ECF�s 20th anniversary magazine. Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/628/255/)

Speaker series draws talent from unconventional sectors

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Diverse group includes The Simpsons co-producer Florence Loyie, Edmonton Journal January 23, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/614/255/)

Some Edmonton renters calling for more provincial protection

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:29:29 +0000

iNews 880AM January 21, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/613/255/)

Looking out for city's vulnerable

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Social planning council marks milestone Clara Ho, City Hall Bureau, Edmonton SUN January 20, 2010 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/612/255/)

National Post editorial board: A new way to overstate poverty

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0000

National Post December 4, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/592/255/)

News Roundup: SOLVING POVERTY

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:27:25 +0000

David Berry, Vue Weekly November 26, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/588/255/)

Anti-poverty plan drafted

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:27:34 +0000

Richard Warnica, Edmonton Journal November 25, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/587/255/)

Hard times are here

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:23:58 +0000

Poverty affecting far too many Albertans, says new study Andrew Hanon, Edmonton SUN November 25, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/586/255/)

It�s Time to Make Alberta Poverty-Free

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:26:44 +0000

Albertans Call on Governments to Work Together to Establish a Poverty Elimination Strategy Media Release November 24, 2009 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/584/256/)

Alberta urged to develop plan to eliminate poverty

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

CBC News November 24, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/585/255/)

The Trouble With Charity

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0000

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE HELPING HANDS AREN�T THE SOLUTION TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS By Stephen LaRose, Planet S, Saskatoon's City Magazine Nov 5, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/591/255/)

Poverty a daily battle

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Groups working year-round for poor Edmontonians ANDREAS MORSE, METRO EDMONTON October 16, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/567/255/)

City wants to find out more about panhandlers

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Alyssa Noel, Edmonton SUN October 16, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/568/255/)

Recession exhausting food bank�s resources

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Demand grows 40 per cent in a year Brian Swane, Edmonton Examiner October 10, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/569/255/)

Report shows effect of economic downturn on city�s social health

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Numbers show more Edmontonians need a helping hand Kevin Maimann, Edmonton Examiner October 8, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/566/255/)

Life in Edmonton keeps getting better

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Graham Hicks, Edmonton SUN October 4, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/564/255/)

Food bank usage up 40% after economy went from boom to bust

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Kerry Diotte, Edmonton SUN October 3, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/560/255/)

Tracking the Trends on the Hicks on Six Blog

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Graham Hicks, Hicks on Six Blog (http://blog.canoe.ca/hicksonsix), Edmonton SUN October 3, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/565/255/)

Edmonton�s slow slide into poverty

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Researchers show city�s most vulnerable areas as mass job losses increase Victoria Handysides, Metro News Edmonton October 2, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/562/255/)

Recession affecting social health (VIDEO)

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:11:05 +0000

Michelle Thompson, Edmonton SUN October 1, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/558/255/)

Trend report packed with good and bad news

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:05:10 +0000

Liza Yuzda. iNews 880AM October 1, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/557/255/)

Social Justice permeates Kennedy's life

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:59:52 +0000

Redemptorist gave 60 years as a priest, served as an alderman, sits on commissions Chris Miller, Western Catholic Report October 01, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/556/255/)

End of Boom Taking Toll on Edmonton�s Social Health

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:24:38 +0000

ESPC Releases Updated Publication Tracking Social Trends October 1, 2009 For Immediate Release Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/554/256/)

Downturn boosts Edmonton food bank use

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Recession takes toll on city's formerly booming economy Richard Warnica, Edmonton Journal October 1, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/559/255/)

Recession reverses gains in social health

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Social health of Edmonton at risk: report

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Any gains made during oil boom are quickly disappearing CBC News Edmonton October 1, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/563/255/)

Stimulus funding too complicated: mayor

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:29:11 +0000

Five city projects still waiting for money to flow, Mandel tells Commons committee Darcy Henton, Edmonton Journal September 30, 2009 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/553/255/)

Forum focused on poverty

Sat, 09 May 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Damien Wood, Daily Herald Tribune, Grande Prairie May 9, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/506/255/)

Awareness brought to child poverty

Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Day-long conference attracts about 50 people Simon Druker, The Record, Fort Saskatchewan May 8, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/508/255/)

Groups meet to tackle local poverty

Thu, 07 May 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Roland Cilliers, Fort McMurray Today May 7, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/507/255/)

Poverty reduction strategy sought

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Paul Cowley, Red Deer Advocate April 29, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/505/255/)

Child poverty still a big problem in Alberta

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Event organized for Fort Sask. to talk Simon Druker, The Record, Fort Saskatchewan April 25, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/498/255/)

Small hike in welfare budget criticized

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:16:10 +0000

Trish Audette, Edmonton Journal April 15, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/492/255/)

Growing number of Albertans on social assistance

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:28:26 +0000

CBC News April 7, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/490/255/)

Province toughens renters' program

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Income will be used to determine eligibility Alexandra Zabjek, Edmonton Journal April 4, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/486/255/)

Reducing poverty a sound investment in uncertain times

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Failing to invest now will lead to higher societal costs down the road John Kolkman, ESPC April 4, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/487/256/)

Alberta gases rebates

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 +0000

Darren Krause, Metro Edmonton March 20, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/479/255/)

Gender Gap: Approaching a Rift

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:07:25 +0000

Women still earn less at work and do more at home, and the recession will likely make it worse. Happy International Women�s Day Scott Harris, Vue Weekly March 5, 2009 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/476/255/)

Housing plan 'against the grain'

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:22:29 +0000

Boyle Renaissance redevelopment too big 'at a time when most cities' are cutting back, some organizations say January 15, 2009 Gordon Kent, Edmonton Journal Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/462/255/)

Lost kids

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Shelters struggle to keep up with the increase in homeless youth Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald Sunday, December 14, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/461/255/)

Renters' aid fund soars to $121M

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Calgary Herald December 7, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/457/255/)

Poverty: One in 10 Alberta children live in poverty

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:02:33 +0000

Study calls for comprehensive poverty reduction strategy, warns against cuts to social programs during slowdown Scott Harris,Vue Weekly November 27, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/454/255/)

Many "poor" kids live in homes where parents have jobs: Child poverty report

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:06:42 +0000

November 25, 2008 iNews880.com Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/451/255/)

25,000 local children living below national poverty line

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:59:17 +0000

Edmonton Sun Tamas Virag November 22, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/446/255/)

Children living in poverty

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Report points out we can�t afford to do nothing about it Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie November 25, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/453/255/)

City child poverty rate among highest in Alberta

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Lethbridge Herald Dave Mabell Monday, 24 November 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/444/255/)

Report �really disturbing�

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Nearly 1,000 children in Grande Prairie living in poverty, study reveals Novermber 23, 2008 Daily Herald Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta by Paloma Migone Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/445/255/)

For the poor, homelessness could be just an illness away

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

1 in 10 Alberta children live below poverty line -- social planning council Archie McLean, The Edmonton Journal Saturday, November 22, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/448/255/)

77,595 Alberta Children Live Below the Poverty Line

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:49:14 +0000

Report Calls for a Comprehensive Poverty Reduction Strategy Back to Main News Releases Page (index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/441/256/)

Jarring Truths about Alberta

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

(http://www.cjsr.ualberta.ca/cms/news/news.php?s=room)Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/442/255/)

25,000 Edmonton kids living in poverty: report

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Archie McLean, The Edmonton Journal Friday, November 21 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/443/255/)

Report Finds 1 in 10 Alberta Children Living In Poverty

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

CHQR Newsroom November 21, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/447/255/)

One in ten Alberta kids living below the poverty line

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Edmonton / iNews880.com Novermber 21, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/449/255/)

Campaign 2000 asks Prime Minister Harper to keep interests of children on the agenda for fall sessio

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:00:00 +0000

TORONTO, Nov. 17 /CNW/ - Campaign 2000, a cross-Canada coalition of morethan 120 organizations, is sending this letter to the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Jack Layton, Gilles Duceppe and Elizabeth May, urging the to keep the interests of children and families at the forefront of their agenda as they prepare for the new session of Parliament. Below is an open letter we are sending to the Right Hon. Stephen Harper Prime Minister of Canada. Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/455/256/)

Lifelong Learning Guide 2008/09

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:35:54 +0000

The best conferences, lectures, film series and activism groups in Alberta Alberta Views (http://www.albertaviews.ab.ca/) Nov 2008 The ESPC has been featured as one of the best activism groups in Alberta in the Alberta Views' (http://www.albertaviews.ab.ca/)Lifelong Learning Guide 2008/09. Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/439/255/)

Child Poverty in Alberta: Trends and Solutions

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:59:45 +0000

A promise not kept John Kolkman, Edmonton Social Planning Council Published in The ATA Magazine, Volume 89, Number 1 (http://www.teachers.ab.ca/Publications/ATA%20Magazine/Volume%2089/Number1/Articles/Pages/ChildPovertyinAlbertaTrendsandSolutions.aspx) Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/431/255/)

Rents: Poorest Take Brunt

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:17:11 +0000

from Mark Lisac's Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/424/255/)

Renters of cheapest apartments hit by steepest hikes: report

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:46:12 +0000

Yet buildings becoming more run-down Andrew Hanon, Edmonton Sun September 24, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/421/255/)

Rental crisis persists

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:34:37 +0000

Jeff Cummings, Metro Edmonton September 25, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/420/255/)

Tenants fair game

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:31:21 +0000

Rents going up, housing quality going down Andrew Hanon, Edmonton SUN Septembe 25, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/419/255/)

Relief in real estate market doesn't extend to renters

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:23:59 +0000

Report says low-income earners squeezed most Sarah O'Donnell, Edmonton Journal September 25, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/418/255/)

Things getting worse for renters: survey

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:08:52 +0000

Sarah O'Donnell September 24, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/417/255/)

ESPC Releases Renters� Survey Report

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:35:46 +0000

Affordability crisis continues for low and modest income renters September 24, 2008 For Immediate Release Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/415/256/)

Renting gets harder for most Edmontonians: study

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Sonia Sunger, CTV Edmonton September 24, 2008 Back to Main In the News Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=255) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/422/255/)

Hope Hunter Honoured

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:21:58 +0000

Inner City Advocate Awarded by ESPC by Kate Quinn, June 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/392/255/)

City Renters Surveyed

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:32:03 +0000

April 24, 2008 By Angela Brunschot Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/380/255/)

Rents unaffordable, tenants tell survey

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Early returns indicate 60 per cent say apartments cost too much Duncan Thorne April 30, 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/378/255/)

Not enough for housing: Mason

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:29:50 +0000

by Andrew Hanon Apr 23, 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/377/255/)

No end to renter's woes

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:40:31 +0000

High costs forcing many to move while buildings deteriorate Jeremy Loome April 19, 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/376/255/)

Alberta government quietly reviewing whether to regulate payday loan industry

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:32:15 +0000

John Cotter, THE CANADIAN PRESS Wednesday April 2nd, 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/371/255/)

Renters Survey Launched

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:01:37 +0000

ESPC to ask renters for views on Edmonton�s rental market affordability Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/369/256/)

Activist says PCs could do more

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:30:15 +0000

Jeremy Loome, Legislature Bureau March 29, 2008 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/360/255/)

AISH under fire

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:56:08 +0000

March 20, 2008 By JEREMY LOOME, LEGISLATURE BUREAU Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/352/255/)

Housing funding arrives... finally.

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:49:08 +0000

March 18, 2008 By JEREMY LOOME, LEGISLATURE BUREAU Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/350/255/)

Down on the Upside

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Group gathers to discuss the "Alberta (dis)Advantage" The Dominion February 14, 2008 by Erin Krekoski Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/314/255/)

Affordable Housing Policy Needs Leadership

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Mixing housing types throughout the city is crucial John Kolkman, freelance Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/281/256/)

A move to allow subsistence hunting all year around

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:00:00 +0000

by Jeremy Loome, Edmonton SUN December 15, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/478/255/)

Report Finds Stagnant Incomes, Growing Gap in Edmonton Boom

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Vue Weekly November 14, 2007 Scott Harris / scott@vueweekly.com (mailto:scott@vueweekly.com) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/313/255/)

Boom isn't raising all family incomes

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:00:00 +0000

More households earn $100,000 plus, but lower-income group hasn't made headway Edmonton Journal November 01, 2007 Duncan Thorne Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/312/255/)

Provincial boom a bust for many

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Incomes not keeping pace with economic growth, report finds Metro News Edmonton November 01, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/311/255/)

Standing Still While the Economy Booms

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Household incomes stagnant despite record levels of economic growth, says reportOctober 31, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/282/256/)

Rich Get Richer - Planning Council

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:00:00 +0000

October 31, 2007 Duncan Thorne Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/318/255/)

Mayor says Saskatoon's approach worth exploring

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Saskatchewan city's bylaw calls for fines of up to $10,000 for coercive begging Edmonton Journal June 20, 2007 Gordon Kent Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/272/255/)

City plan aims to ease housing crisis

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Rent controls proposed until new affordable housing becomes available Edmonton Journal June 19, 2007 Susan Ruttan Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/306/255/)

City Urges Rent Controls

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Council report pushes province to reconsider issue Metro News Edmonton June 19, 2007 Steve Lillebuen Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/310/255/)

Leukemia patient losing hope in housing crisis

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

June 19, 2007 By CARTER HAYDU Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/317/255/)

Action Needed to Keep Lid on Sky-High Rents

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Renters Listening Report makes 13 recommendations for government action June 18, 2007 Back to Main News Releases Page (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/283/256/)

Stelmach pressed on rent controls

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Councillors say limited-income earners particularly vulnerable Edmonton Journal June 18, 2007 Susan Ruttan Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/309/255/)

Minimum wage hiked to $8

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Critics say increase is not enough, given the high cost of living in Alberta Edmonton Sun June 15, 2007 By JEREMY LOOME, LEGISLATURE BUREAU Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/308/255/)

Renters get chance to air complaints

Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 +0000

�Listening sessions� set for Wednesday and Thursday at library May 22, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/307/255/)

Local Renters Unite

Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:00 +0000

'Listening forums' scheduled this week Edmonton Sun May 22, 2007 By Frank Landry, City Hall Bureau Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/305/255/)

Little income growth in 25 years: report

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

April 13, 2007 Alexandra Zabjek, with files from Jason Markusoff Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/301/255/)

A Housing Crisis Fix?

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Mayor urges residents to turn extra rooms into rental units April 13, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/304/255/)

Poor people falling further behind

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

April 13, 2007 Cary Castagna Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/303/255/)

Economy Sizzles But Edmonton�s Social Health Not as Hot

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Social Planning Council Releases New Publication Tracking Social Trends NEWS RELEASE April 12, 2007 Back to Main News Releases Page (../index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/284/256/)

Poverty - Alberta Legislature Question Period

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

April 12, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/302/255/)

Dysfunctional Housing Market

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Low-income renters at greatest risk Angela Brunschot April 12, 2007 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/315/255/)

Many Edmontonians Missing out on Boom

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:00:00 +0000

Many Edmontonians Missing out on Boom April 12, 2007 Alexandra Zabjek Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/316/255/)

What Boom?

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Labour, social leaders plead for higher minimum wage January 11, 2007 By DARCY HENTON, LEGISLATURE BUREAU Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/300/255/)

Growing inequality threatens cohesion of Canadian society

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Some solutions to closing the widening gapJanuary 02, 2007 John Kolkman, Freelance Back to Main News Releases Page (../index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=24&Itemid=256) Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/285/256/)

Make Work Pay for More Alberta Families

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 23:00:00 +0000

September 04, 2006 (javascript:submitbutton('save');) Edmonton Journal Op-Editorial By John Kolkman Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/286/256/)

Tories slow to give decent income to poorest Albertans

Sun, 25 Jun 2006 23:00:00 +0000

June 26, 2006 Published in Edmonton Journal Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/287/256/)

Shift Required in Health Care Debate

Wed, 13 Jul 2005 23:00:00 +0000

July 14, 2005 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/289/256/)

What keeps us healthy

Mon, 09 May 2005 23:00:00 +0000

The primary influence of social and economic factors May 10, 2005 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/288/256/)

Alberta's poorest forgotten in budget

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 23:00:00 +0000

Letter to the Editor April 15, 2005 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/299/256/)

Removing social and economic barriers key to becoming inclusive city

Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 +0000

March 23, 2005 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/298/256/)

Open letter on child care

Mon, 14 Feb 2005 00:00:00 +0000

National child care program February 14, 2005 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/297/256/)

Child poverty in Alberta, CBC Radio Interview

Wed, 24 Nov 2004 00:00:00 +0000

November 24, 2004 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/296/256/)

Proposing a practical solution to decrease poverty in Alberta

Wed, 29 Sep 2004 23:00:00 +0000

September 30, 2004 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/319/256/)

Poverty is an election issue too

Sat, 22 May 2004 23:00:00 +0000

National Election 2004 May 23, 2004 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/280/256/)

Alberta budget means many kept in poverty

Wed, 24 Mar 2004 00:00:00 +0000

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Welfare payments leave families trapped in poverty

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 00:00:00 +0000

Spending an extra $130M a year would lift income of recipients to an acceptable levelMarch 22, 2004 by Nicola Fairbrother, Executive Director, ESPC Edmonton Journal Guest Column Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/293/256/)

Adopting a minimum income threshold

Wed, 04 Feb 2004 00:00:00 +0000

An Alberta priority for the next century February 04, 2004 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/292/256/)

Charity not enough to replace gov�t aid

Tue, 16 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0000

Welfare Reforms Have Helped Many Letter to the Editor, Edmonton Journal in response to Lorne Gunter column December 16, 2003 by Nicola Fairbrother, Executive Director, ESPC Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/291/256/)

�Old-fashioned� debate revives forgotten issue

Thu, 04 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0000

December 04, 2003 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/278/256/)

Public debate to address social policy shift

Fri, 31 Oct 2003 00:00:00 +0000

October 31, 2003 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/277/256/)

Extra income for needy families a beginning

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:00:00 +0000

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Counting the costs of 10 years of Ralph Klein

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:00:00 +0000

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New poverty line tool challenges Alberta government�s welfare and minimum wage rates

Thu, 22 May 2003 23:00:00 +0000

May 28, 2003 Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/274/256/)

Mean-spirited budget offers measly help to the poor

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0000

April 10, 2003 Philip O�Hara Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/320/256/)

Alberta Budget Commentary, Transcript from CBC

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 +0000

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Free legal services now available to low income Edmontonians

Tue, 11 Feb 2003 07:00:00 +0000

Media Release: February 11, 2003 The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Edmonton Centre for Equal Justice (ECEJ). This latest project of the ESPC provides legal services to Edmontonians who live with low incomes. Since January of 2002, ECEJ has served 508 clients. The ECEJ focuses on matters of civil and administrative law such as: Immigration law, Debtor/Creditor, Human Rights, and Income Support. A significant percentage of the work done at ECEJ is related to Landlord and Tenant situations. We have been instrumental in preventing many people from being wrongfully evicted or becoming homeless. Join the Honourable Dave Hancock, Minister of Justice, ECEJ volunteer lawyers, ESPC Board and staff and the project�s many supporters, in celebrating the grand opening of this vital community service. The official opening will be held at the ESPC offices at Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/689/256/)

Low-Income Programs Review has little to show and tell

Wed, 22 May 2002 06:00:00 +0000

Media Repease: May 22, 2002 Edmonton � The government�s Low-Income Programs Review has given Alberta�s most vulnerable residents a whole lot of nothing, Edmonton Social Planning Council executive director Arlene Chapman said today. �Low-income Albertans have been waiting patiently for the results of this review since last fall. Now they are being told that no major changes will take place in the foreseeable future,� Chapman said. The purpose of this review was to ensure that programs were in place to assist low-income families in dealing with the challenges they face. Many issues were raised during the consultation process such the differences in cost of living across the province, the lack of safe, affordable housing, the lack of food security, and the lack of affordable daycare programs. Individuals and agencies pointed out that the current benefit levels fall far short of providing for Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/688/256/)

More than 20,000 Edmonton Children Hungry

Thu, 15 Apr 1999 06:00:00 +0000

More than 20,000 Edmonton Children Hungry�Another 28,000 at risk of hunger or malnutrition Media Release: April 15, 1999 More than 48,000 Edmonton children are hungry or at risk of malnutrition. In Edmonton, 20,058 children face persistent or intermittent hunger. Another 28,114 live in households with incomes below the Low Income Cut-Off and may be at risk of hunger of malnutrition. Recently, a Calgary committee known as Feeding Calgary�s Children released Feed the Children, a report on child hunger and poverty in Calgary. The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) has developed a follow-up report on child hunger and poverty in Edmonton. While Feed the Children revealed that child hunger is a serious problem in Calgary, the Edmonton report reveals a deeper and more serious child hunger problem. Like the Calgary report, the Edmonton report talks about three types of poor nutrition�persistent Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/690/256/)

Government asked to STOP + START OVER

Tue, 26 Jan 1999 07:00:00 +0000

Government asked to STOP + START OVER: Disability and anti-poverty groups join to call for better review process Media Release: January 26, 1999 Disability and anti-poverty groups joined forces today to call for a new and better AISH and disability benefits review process. The Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) and the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) today announce a provincewide campaign called STOP + START OVER. The groups are calling for an end to the current AISH review process and a commitment to a new and better process. The campaign goes beyond simply demanding an end to controversial government plans to introduce asset testing and phase out the AISH program. �Parts of the leaked document are worthy of support,� says Brian Bechtel, executive director of the ESPC. �For example, the acknowledgement that welfare benefits need to be raised is long Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/687/256/)

AISH Changes Offer First Look at Social Union in Action

Tue, 19 Jan 1999 07:00:00 +0000

AISH Changes Offer First Look at Social Union in Action Social Union Bodes Badly for Poor if AISH Policy is Typical Media Release: January 19, 1999 If Alberta�s controversial Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) reforms are a sign of things to come from the new �Social Union,� then poor Canadians are in for a rough ride, according to the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC). The non-profit advocacy agency has published a �Fact Sheet� compared the AISH reforms to In Unison: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues, drafted by the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services. The In Unison paper describes itself as �one example of the work of the Social Union.� A recent leaked memo describing planned changes to the AISH program claims that the AISH changes are consistent with the new national vision. �Given the development by F/P/T Social Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/686/256/)

New wave of welfare reform takes on the disabled

Fri, 15 Jan 1999 07:00:00 +0000

New wave of welfare reform takes on the disabled ESPC asks province to keep promise and reinvest welfare savings Media Release: January 15, 1999 Not satisfied with cutting $700 million from welfare spending, the Government of Alberta is now attacking the weakest members of our society�those who may not be able to walk, see or talk. An internal planning paper signed by Alberta Family and Social Services (AFSS) Minister Dr. Lyle Oberg shows that Alberta plans to save $14 million by cutting 1,500 persons with disabilities off Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH). The paper, entitled Re-design of Income and Employment Programs, shows that Dr. Oberg plans to freeze AISH. New clients will not be allowed on the program. They will apply for a new welfare program, Open Doors, which will pay just $610 a month--$213 less than AISH. The new Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/685/256/)

Alberta�s Child Welfare Cases Up 48.4 Per cent

Wed, 16 Dec 1998 07:00:00 +0000

Alberta�s Child Welfare Cases Up 48.4 Per cent Cuts to social programs responsible for fastest rising caseload in Canada. Media Release: December 16, 1998 New national statistics obtained by the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) show that Alberta�s Child Welfare caseload is the fastest rising caseload in Canada. Alberta�s total Child Welfare caseload jumped 48.5 per cent since 1993 when the Government of Alberta introduced its welfare reforms. There are now 11,796 children in Alberta�s Child Welfare system�3,816 more than in 1993, and 1.3 out of every 100 children. The ESPC is calling for a public review of the Child Welfare �crisis.� From 1993 to 1997, the number of children �in care��the most intensive form of intervention�climbed by 46.6 per cent. In all other Canadian provinces and territories combined, the average increase was just 7.9 per cent. In 1997, the 5,543 children Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/684/256/)

New Statistics Canada Information Shows Alberta Poverty Becoming Entrenched

Wed, 13 May 1998 06:00:00 +0000

Media Release: May 13, 1998 Census material released yesterday by Statistics Canada shows that Alberta family incomes have decreased from 1990 to 1995�this combined with increases in the population have created a growing poverty problem in our province. In 1995, 18.4 per cent of Albertans (481,510) were living below the Statistics Canada Low Income Cut-Offs (LICO) compared to 17.3 per cent in 1990 (424,840). Data shows that more Albertans are working, but the increased numbers are not from a growth in full time, full year jobs�instead the job creation seems to be coming from work which is not full time. Despite more jobs, the average earnings of Albertans (over the age of 15) have decreased from 1990 to 1995. In 1995 the average earnings of workers from all work activity were $26,103 per year as opposed to earnings in 1990 of $26,845. If you factor inflation Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/679/256/)

Survey Finds Concerns About Children's Services Widespread

Wed, 15 Apr 1998 06:00:00 +0000

Survey Finds Concerns About Children�s Services Widespread--Only 16 per cent convinced reorganization will lead to better services Survey results released today by the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) reveal major concerns in the community about the imminent regionalization of children�s services. Survey responses from 420 frontline workers and agencies indicated that after five years of planning and consultation, there may be even less support for regionalization than at the outset. This is the first time community workers and agencies have been asked to document their opinions. Only 14 per cent of all respondents indicated that they are more confident now about the future of children�s services than five years ago, while only 16 per cent agreed that redesign will result in services which better meet the needs of children. The strongest response of the survey was reserved for the question probing the links Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/678/256/)

Alberta leads country in growth of numbers of children in government care

Thu, 09 Apr 1998 06:00:00 +0000

Alberta leads country in growth of numbers of children in government care� 46.6 per cent increase over five years Media Release: April 9, 1998 Alberta leads the country in the growth of the number of children in government care, according to newly-released numbers obtained by the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC). The number of Alberta children in government care increased for the fifth straight year. In 1997 alone, the caseload increased by 11 per cent (from 4,990 in 1996 to 5,540 cases in 1997). For the period 1993 to 1997, Alberta�s growth rate of children in case was the highest of any province in the country at 46.6 per cent, an increase of 1,760 children (from 3,780 children in care in 1993 to 5,540 in 1997). The growth rate for Canada as a whole for the same period (Alberta excluded and Quebec Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/683/256/)

Edmonton Improves in Ranking for Family Poverty

Mon, 22 Dec 1997 07:00:00 +0000

Edmonton Improves in Ranking for Family Poverty But Single Parent Family Poverty Rate Still Highest Media Release: December 22, 1997 Improvements in the labour market seemed to have a positive impact on the number of people living in absolute poverty in Edmonton in 1996. At the same time, the Vancouver and Montreal rates increased considerably. Edmonton�s family poverty rate improved to 6.1 per cent from 8.1 per cent in 1995, but the rate of absolute poverty among single parent families jumped from 17.1 per cent to 24.8 per cent�the highest among the major Canadian cities measured. �Edmonton�s improving rate was due entirely to a major reduction in the number of two parent families living in poverty� says Brian Bechtel, Edmonton Social Planning Council executive director. �Single parent families, due to their lesser Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/682/256/)

Is Edmonton the Child Poverty Capital of Canada?

Wed, 03 Dec 1997 07:00:00 +0000

Is Edmonton the Child Poverty Capital of Canada? New StatsCan data suggests Edmonton�s family poverty rate highest Media Release: December 3, 1997 New research from the Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) suggests Edmonton ahs the highest rate of family and child poverty among six major Canadian centres. The study looked at the percentage of families living in absolute poverty in each major city and found that Edmonton tops the list with 8.1 per cent of its families with children living in absolute poverty. �Alberta�s welfare reforms have been hailed by some as a model for the rest of the country,� notes Brian Bechtel, executive director of the ESPC. �Other provinces would be well-advised to note that Alberta�s single-minded reliance on the labour market as an alternative to social programs means more kids growing Read more... (http://www.edmontonsocialplanning.ca/content/view/681/256/)