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 It's Time to Demand Electoral Financing Reform in Alberta!

When it comes to the financing of our political campaigns and parties, Alberta has some of the least democratic, least innovative regulations in the country. Public Interest Alberta is highlighting the issue of campaign and party finance as the first step towards More Democracy in our province.  As Albertans, we cherish the principles of our democracy, and must demand reform to ensure that electoral financing regulations work in the public interest.

What can you do?

Inform yourself:

How Alberta Compares on Money and Politics - PIA's research document on electoral financing reform

Take Action:

Download our brochure, print and send the message to Premier Stelmach that Albertans want more democracy


We Can Do Better - PIA Hosts Forums on Poverty Reduction

Public Interest Alberta has organized a series of public forums to advocate for a comprehensive poverty reduction strategy in Alberta.  The first five forums, held in communities across the province, were a great success.

Two more forums will take place this fall: October 20 in Calgary, and October 21 in Edmonton.  Please join in on this important conversation and make your voice heard.

Click here for media coverage and event details.

This report shows over 75,000 Albertan children living below the poverty line.

Public Interest Alberta Calls Upon the Alberta Government to Invest in Albertans 

Join Public Interest Alberta's Latest Public Advocacy Campaign

 

 PIA Celebrates Five Years of Advocacy


 


Thanks to everyone who joined us in celebrating our fifth anniversary, and who participated in our fifth Annual General Meeting.

Special thanks and congratulations to this year's winners of the Public Interest Award, whose biographies will soon be posted on the site.

 

Public Interest Alberta Calls for Individuals to Participate in the Province's Inspiring Education Dialogue

PIA is calling upon individuals to participate in the province's Inspiring Education Dialogue. We are very supportive of the process and regard it as an opportunity to discuss the values and directions that should guide our K-12 system in changing times.

Click here for further information on the Inspiring Education process.

 

Public Interest Alberta's 3rd Annual Advocacy Conference
took place April 3-5, 2009

Beyond Band Aids and Bailouts:
Public Solutions in Critical Times

We are in the process of producing the report from the conference. We will also be posting video interviews with our keynote and local speakers along with some of the powerpoint presentations from our presenters.

 
 

Don't Cut Seniors Out!

 

On March 3, Public Interest Alberta's Seniors Task Force called on the Alberta government not to cut seniors out of access to a universal pharmacare plan and public continuing care.

Media Release

Get more information or e-mail your MLA now!

 

Alberta's Income Support System the Lowest in Canada

The National Council on Welfare has released a new report showing that Alberta's social assistance rates are among the lowest in Canada in almost all categories.

Income assistance rates remain well below the cost of an average basket of basic goods.

The report confirms that Alberta's social assistance system is not a "hand up," but rather a hand that keeps too many individuals and families struggling below the survace.

 
Seniors Deserve Better!

New Study by Parkland Institute Shows that Quality Seniors' Care Is Affordable

 

 

The Province says that retiring baby boomers will swamp our healthcare system, and is pushing for privatization in seniors’ care.

A new study from the Parkland Institute shows that quality seniors' care is affordable.

Executive Summary

"Sustainable Healthcare for Seniors: Keeping It Public" - Full Report

We need to invest in a public seniors' care system now! 

Read more about the Seniors' Care Crisis

 

 

Who Cares ... When No One is There to Help?

Families Who Care hosted a rally on the legislative grounds on October 28, 2008.

Human service agencies are deeply concerned that the Province has not resolved the staffing crisis threatening their ability to serve children, youth and families in crisis and persons with disabilities.

Agencies estimate that funds contained in this year's provincial budget will amount average funding increases of less than 5% across the sector, a rate that barely keeps pace with inflation. 

Find out how you can call attention to this growing crisis and demand action from the provincial government.

 

FOIPP Documents Reveal Game of Hide-and-Seek: PIA calls for investigation of federal funding for childcare

 

Childcare advocates are still calling on the government of Alberta to account for $25.9 million it received this summer as our share of the federal transfer to create more childcare spaces.

On March 7, Public Interest Alberta released the results of its request for information about the fate of the $25.9 million. The documents show that the government designated the funds for general revenue, rather than for the intended increase in childcare spaces. Childcare in Alberta remains in crisis.

 

Learn more about federal-provincial funding for childcare in Alberta.

 

 

It is Time to Invest in Post-Secondary Education


Public Interest Alberta has joined with faculty, staff and student associations from across the province to urge the government to make an immediate and sustained investment to make post-secondary education in Alberta affordable, accessible, and of the highest quality.

Read more about the campaign.

E-mail Minister Horner to express your support for a sustained investment in post-secondary education

 

 

More Democracy! PIA Calls for Democratic Reform and Renewal

 

On December 20, Public Interest Alberta called on the provincial government to implement six proposals to promote democratic reform and renewal in Alberta.

Read more about the More Democracy! campaign.