School Of Public Policy

• Researchers suggest rethink of Calgary Transit funding ahead of budget

  The research suggests Calgary Transit should develop a long-term financial framework to address the decline in revenues from fares if ridership doesn't rebound in 2023. 

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2022
  
• Calgary report suggests emergency and pandemic planning needs to be inclusive

  The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary released a report highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and mandates have affected people with disabilities. 

  Education

  Feb 18, 2022
  
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• University of Calgary researchers develop COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Guide for family physicians

  Alberta has among the lowest vaccination rates in the country. As of Sunday, just under 68 per cent of the eligible population in the province was fully vaccinated.

  Health

  Aug 17, 2021
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• Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: report

  A report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2021
• Study finds abandoned oil and gas wells place unfair burden on landowners, taxpayers

  A report from the University of Calgary says the costs of Alberta's growing stock of abandoned and inactive oil and gas wells are falling unfairly on landowners and taxpayers.

  Canada

  May 20, 2021
• COVID-19 weakened environmental rules across Canada, mostly in Alberta: study

  A University of Calgary study has found Alberta relaxed more environmental rules in response to the COVID-19 pandemic than any other government in Canada.

  Health

  Mar 24, 2021
• There is more turnover at Calgary homeless shelters than you think, new study suggests

  In an average month, 27 per cent of shelter beds were emptied and filled again by people new to the system, according to the study.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2021
• MacKinnon Panel report urges Alberta post-secondary schools to rely less on government funding

  The report's recommendations include lifting the cap on tuition increases, and evaluating the future of under-performing schools.

  Education

  Sep 4, 2019
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• Dollars and civic pride: economists weigh in on proposed Calgary arena deal

  It's a battle between the heart, the mind and the pocketbook with Calgary's proposed events centre deal.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
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• Chambers of commerce look forward to see UCP plan to turn around Alberta’s economy

  Business-friendly campaign promises are a start for the recently-elected UCP to help improve businesses in Alberta.

  Economy

  Apr 18, 2019