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Keeping Our Cool: Canada in a Warming World
Dr. Andrew Weaver 

 

Dr. Andrew Weaver is a professor and Canada Research Chair in Climate Modeling and Analysis in the School of Earth and Ocean Sciences, University of Victoria. He was lead author in the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is currently the chief editor of the Journal of Climate. He was nominated along with Al Gore for the Nobel Prize and is the author of the recently released book, Keeping Our Cool.

Lecture Series, co-sponsored by PIA's Environment Task Force (click for poster PDF):

Edmonton, November 26
Calgary, November 27
Lethbridge, November 28

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? Alberta

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

 

Families Who Care is hosting a rally on the legislative grounds on October 28 at 12:15. Please show your support!

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.