Welcome to Ear on Social Issues, the podcast of the Edmonton Social Planning Council.
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Episode 005: Canada Social Forum |
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Monday, 25 May 2009 |
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In this episode, Erin talks to a number of participants of the inaugural Canada Social Forum.
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The forum was hosted by the Canadian Council on Social Development in Calgary from May 19-22, 2009. Check out the forum website for more information about the CCSD or the conference.
The guests that you'll hear in this episode reflect on their perceptions of the event - you'll hear some great critiques alongside heartfelt praise. A huge thank you to everybody who volunteered their thoughts. Guests on this episode are:
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Episode 004: Springtime in Edmonton |
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Monday, 20 April 2009 |
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Making this episode left us in stitches, and hopefully it will for you, too...
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- In the first segment, ESPC Research and Policy Analysis guru John Kolkman gives us his reaction to the 2009 Provincial Budget.
- Then we discuss food security issues and the new Just Food Edmonton with JFE Coordinator, Sylvia Gibson.
- And finally, the gloves come off in the third segment as Jaylene, Cheryl, and I duke it out to determine what the one thing every Edmontonian should do this Spring.
After you listen, vote for your favourite Spring Thing!
(See the Spring Thing poll on the right.)
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Episode 003: Alberta Budget 2009 |
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Friday, 27 March 2009 |
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In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Alberta provincial budget.
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Cheryl writes a letter to Stelmach-Claus; we present our social policy wish list for the 2009 provincial budget; and Jaylene dishes on her recent interview with Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel.
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Episode 002: Poverty Reduction Strategy - We Can Do Better |
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
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In this episode, Jaylene and Erin discuss a poverty reducation strategy for Alberta.
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They take an especially close look at the ESPC's recent report on child and family poverty in Alberta, We Can Do Better.
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Episode 001: Renters' Survey & Top 5 Scary Social Issues |
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Monday, 27 October 2008 |
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In this episode of Ear on Social Issues, we discuss the results of our 2008 Edmonton Renters' Survey.
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We also take a look at 5 scary social trends in Alberta, just in time for Halloween.
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