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Responses to the Alberta Social Policy Framework |
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The Government of Alberta is in the process of developing a social policy framework. Broadly speaking, this framework is about inclusion and supporting a high quality of life for all Albertans. The Ministry of Human Services sought to engage stakeholders in the process of developing the social framework. Below is the Edmonton Social Planning Council's response.
Submitted by the Edmonton Social Planning Council
February 6, 2012
Introductory Comment
The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) welcomes the opportunity to provide these initial responses to the Policy Framework for Alberta Discussion Guide. These responses are based on our organizations long track record of addressing and proposing solutions to poverty and low income challenges.
Given the very short timeframe in responding to the Discussion Guide, these responses are not intended to be definitive or address all of the areas that will be encompassed by the framework. Our responses focus mainly on the economic dimensions of poverty and low income. Our intent is to focus on practical and affordable solutions that will make a meaningful contribution to poverty reduction in our province.
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Literacy in Canada and Alberta |
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Literacy in Canada and Alberta 
January 2012
While few Canadian citizens are fully illiterate, almost half of the adult population possess deficient reading, writing, and mathematical skills. This Fact Sheet looks at literacy statistics in Canada and Alberta.
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Tracking the Trends 2011: Edmonton's Increasing Diversity |
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October 2011
tracking the TRENDS is the ESPC's flagship publication that offers a comprehensive collection of current and historical demographic and socio-economic data focused on the Edmonton region.
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