Public Interest Alberta

• Alberta seniors call for better care and profits out of long-term care homes

  Seniors advocates in Alberta say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in privately funded care homes.

  Health

  Oct 1, 2020
  
• Albertans arrive by bus from across province to support public health care

  Albertans arrived at the health minister's office on what they've dubbed "the people's bus," encouraging others to get engaged on political issues impacting health care.

  Health

  Feb 12, 2020
  
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• Lower minimum wage for Alberta youth takes effect Wednesday

  The new $13-per-hour minimum wage applies to workers aged 13 to 17. 

  Consumer

  Jun 26, 2019
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• Public Interest Alberta hosts meeting in Lethbridge for new ‘Revenue Reno’ campaign

  Public Interest Alberta held a meeting in Lethbridge on Monday night to promote its Revenue Reno campaign.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2018
• Calgary Election 2017: Advocacy group pushes council to introduce living wage for city workers

  An Alberta-based advocacy group is calling on candidates in the upcoming Calgary election to introduce a living wage for city workers if voted into office on Oct. 16. 

  Economy

  Sep 8, 2017
• Former RCMP deputy commissioner recommended to be Alberta’s next ombudsperson

  The former commanding officer of the RCMP's K-Division has been recommended to become the next ombudsperson and Public Interest Commissioner for Alberta.

  Politics

  May 25, 2017
• Stakeholders voice concern over EPCOR’s proposed takeover of Edmonton drainage utility

  Stakeholder groups are voicing concern over EPCOR's proposed takeover of Edmonton drainage utility.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2017
• Private schools hit back at push to have public funding withdrawn in Alberta

  Private schools across the province say an Alberta advocacy group is hurting students by pushing the NDP to phase out public funding for private schools.

  Education

  Feb 24, 2017
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• 1 in 5 workers in Lethbridge make less than $15 an hour: study

  A study released by Public Interest Alberta shows the highest percentage of Alberta workers earning low wages are in Lethbridge. Of those, more than half are women.

  Economy

  Sep 2, 2016
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• LGBTQ policies at 4 Alberta schools graded by advocates: A+, B, D-, F

  An evaluation of four Alberta schools' sexual orientation and gender identity policies resulted in a wide range of grades. However, some school boards argue the assessment was unfair.

  Education

  Aug 30, 2016