Edmonton Social Planning Council

• Affordable housing closure concerns over Alberta government’s $53M cuts to maintenance funding

  There are concerns homelessness could increase in Alberta cities after the affordable housing maintenance funding was cut but $53 million.

  Politics

  Mar 7, 2020
  
• Edmonton Social Planning Council waits to see how city fares with new poverty rate

  The national statistics office is looking at changes to the federally adopted poverty line which, if approved, could mean more people are considered to live below the low-income threshold.

  Politics

  Dec 23, 2019
  
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• A growing need: Edmonton’s Food Bank launches 2019 Festive Campaign

  On Tuesday, Edmonton's Food Bank launched its 2019 Festive Campaign, with a goal to raise 370,000 kilograms of food, plus $2 million in donations.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2019
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• Edmonton’s living wage drops to $16.31 an hour: report

  The Edmonton Social Planning Council (ESPC) estimates two adults with two children have to make $16.31 an hour each for the full year to cover their basic needs. 

  Economy

  Jun 29, 2017
• Economic downturn impacting Alberta’s capital: report

  A report released by an Edmonton organization shows the economic down turn in Alberta is having a negative impact on Edmonton residents.

  Economy

  Nov 19, 2015
• $17.36 per hour needed to get by in Edmonton, says living wage report

  A local non-profit says two working adults with two children would need to each earn $17.36 per hour to meet the family's basic needs in Edmonton.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 1, 2015