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May 22. Save the date! Our Centre for Health Policy & Health Policy Trials Unit is bringing stakeholders together to explore how policy trials can drive meaningful, evidence-based impact. You don't want to miss this! Stay tuned. @VibrantCalgary @TheAlexCHC @UCalgary_CHP
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The 2025 provincial budget includes several investments in transit, housing, and social programs, but also presents notable funding gaps and cuts in critical areas, including social assistance and housing. #ableg #albertabudget #calgary
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The Government of Alberta is introducing a new 8% tax bracket in this year's budget. It's expected to save an individual $750/yr or $1,500/yr per household.
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The Alberta Budget 2025 will be going out tomorrow at 3:15 PM. VCC will be looking at 3 main priorities. đ Continued investment in affordable housing đ Continued investment in transit đ° Funding for E4A Champions' programs and services #alberta #albertabudget #abgov
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Join @Discovery_House for a morning of inspiring and meaningful conversation at the third annual She Is... event on March 7th at 8:30am. More details and tickets here:
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Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society. Enter into one of our charity auctions,
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Thank you to @fedyyc for bringing together Community Association leaders for an engaging discussion on municipal priorities and placemaking. Community Associations play a crucial role in fostering connections within our neighbourhoods, helping create a Calgary that has enough for
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In this episode of #LetsTalkPoverty, Meaghon Reid connects with Dr. Brian R. Sinclair about the Quality in Canadaâs Build Environment research project, Calgaryâs part in the project and the challenges and opportunities of Calgaryâs urban landscape. Listen here:
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âIf people arenât meeting those basic needs, thatâs a real problem, and itâs going to become very expensive for the province to service if we donât figure this out quickly,â said @Meaghon about Alberta's increase in annual inflation. https://t.co/au8hPlG9vr
ctvnews.ca
The federal governmentâs temporary tax break may have aided in a slight decrease to the cost of living in Canada, but Albertans are still feeling the financial pinch as higher prices for gasoline and...
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What are the factors in exiting houselessness? Statistics Canada released a new article with the most recent data on how Canadians experience homelessness. Learn more here: https://t.co/UHGyU3PmKQ
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We want to hear from you! On October 20, 2025, Calgarians will vote for a new mayor and city council. As a resident of Calgary, your priorities and perspectives matter! Help shape our community-informed election platform to let the candidates know whatâs important. Fill out
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Today is National 211 Day! What is 2-1-1? It is a free service that helps Albertans find the supports they need 24/7 by phone, text or chat. It is confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone. 2-1-1 can help you with basic needs (food and shelter), mental
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In this month's newsletter we explore perspectives on employment, the future of Calgary and housing. Have a read here and be sure to subscribe: https://t.co/BPr6Gctq6O
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Congratulations to our E4A Champion, @innfromthecold , on expanding its shelter space to 32 family shelter units with a transition of services from Childrenâs Cottage Society. This transition will centralize family emergency shelter services and provide families with the support
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How is Calgary doing in terms of employment? We hosted a community conversation and learned a few things, including the challenges in finding employment, financial strain due to cost of living and wages, and barriers in hiring practices. To learn more about what we heard, read
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The need for day spaces for was one of our recommendations in our No Place To Go report, released in May 2024. https://t.co/1i88GHjg8R
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There are two permanent day spaces that will open for homeless Calgarians by summer 2025. We're so pleased to see this response to create safe spaces for those who need support in our city. https://t.co/HobdXwiOfq
livewirecalgary.com
By this summer, unhoused Calgarians will have two new permanent spaces to get a shower, use a washroom, connect with community, and get trauma informed help and support. The day spaces are intended...
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A new report has found that families are waiting three years on average to access the full range of services offered for those living with disabilities. https://t.co/v4Xugab7Cz
cbc.ca
Inclusion Alberta released two reports this week highlighting the problems with Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) programs.Â
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