Budget 2011
The Edmonton Social Planning Council, a member of PIA's Human Services & Poverty Task Force, has released its annual analysis of the Government of Alberta's 2011 Budget.
Access the fact sheet on the Edmonton Social Planning Council Website
Highlights from the fACT sheet include:
- Ten Year Homeless Plan
- Affordable Rents
- Income Support (Alberta Works program)
- Income Support (AISH)
- Employment and Training Programs
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities
- Seniors Programs
- Child Care
- Child Intervention and Protection
- Minimum Wage Freeze
Better Way Alberta
Under-funding public services is hurting our children, our families and our communities. We see this across sectors, and that's why PIA is working in cooperation with the Alberta Federation of Labour and other organizations on the Better Way Alberta campaign. Better Way Alberta is spreading the word on the real reasons behind Alberta's deficits and underfunded services, and addressing what's actually happening to Alberta's incredible wealth.
Visit the Better Way Alberta website, check out the funny radio ads and help spread the word
Follow the Money: Watch the short video online or check out Kevin Taft's great new book on where Alberta's incredible wealth is going
