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Federal Election Resources

Make Poverty History has produced a series of short video clips about the parties' positions on poverty issues.

Campaign 2000 has issued a strong challenge to all parties: invest in reducing child poverty, or our social fabric will continue to unravel.

Code Blue has provided a wealth of information and advocacy tools on child care in the federal election.

More resources to be posted throughout the election period.

Seniors Deserve Better!

Eight Public Forums on the Future of Seniors' Care in Alberta

Medicine Hat :: Lethbridge :: Calgary :: Edmonton :: Red Deer :: Lloydminster :: Hinton :: Grande Prairie

Forum Dates and Times

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

Public Interest Award Winners Announced

At its AGM on June 7, Public Interest Alberta honoured longtime progressive champion Neil Reimer and the dynamic organization Vibrant Communities Calgary as winners of the 2008 Public Interest Awards.

Click here to view acceptance presentations by both winners.

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

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 ha 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.