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Albertans oppose Harper's plan to cancel childcare agreements - April 13, 2006
Stop Playing Politics with Child Care - Apr. 22, 2005
Instead of flowers for Mother’s Day, give us a national childcare system! - May 6, 2005
Father's Day Message to the Alberta Government: Families want Quality Accessible Childcare Now! - June 17, 2005
National Childcare Deal Signed Today - July 7, 2005
Alberta Childcare Poll - Pie Charts
Alberta Childcare Poll Results
Federal - Provincial Funding of Childcare: Background Information
Post-Secondary Education
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Where To From Here?
Affordability and Post-Secondary Education in Alberta
Access to Post-Secondary Education in Alberta
Investment in Post-Secondary Education in Alberta
The Quality of Post-Secondary Education in Alberta
Education
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Does Alberta need junior and full-day kindergarten?
Alberta students are still waiting for improved classroom conditions
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Survey on Education in Alberta - Report Findings
Survey on Education a Wake-Up Call for Alberta Government - November 20, 2006
Survey on Education a Wake-Up Call for Alberta Government - November 20, 2006
Survey on Education in Alberta - Full Report
Selected Respondent Comments - All
Selected Respondent Comments
Selected Respondent Comments -Southern Alberta
Selected Comments - Calgary and Area
Selected Respondents Comments - Red Deer and Central Alberta
Selected Resondent Comments - Edmonton and Area
Selected Respondents Comments - Northern Alberta
Survey Demonstrates Albertans’ Serious Concerns about Education
Education Survey Tables
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Develop the Potential - Campaign
Living Wage
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What is a Living Wage?
Who would be impacted by a Living Wage?
Isn't the Minimum Wage good enough?
Myths about the Living Wage
Making Ends Meet
Making A Living
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Campaign Issues
2007 Report Card on Child and Family Poverty in Canada
Wages and Child and Family Poverty in Alberta: Fact Sheet
Seniors
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Five Steps In The Right Direction
Step One: Provide Quality Public Homecare
Step Two: Ensure Quality, Affordable and Accessible Public Seniors Care Facilities
Step Three: Stop Turning Long-Term Care Facilities into Assisted Living Facilities
Step Four: Create Advisory Councils in All Seniors Care Facilities
Step Five: Establish an Independent Seniors Advocate
Response from Conservative Leadership Candidates
Seniors Take Action
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Background
A Comparison of Homecare and Continuing Care Services in Alberta's Nine Health Regions
Seniors
Democracy
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Democracy Report PDF
Democracy Public Forums
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Forum Overview
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Democratize Electoral Politics - Resources and Information
BC Make Every Vote Count.pdf
Ontario Final Recommendations.pdf
Institute comprehensive reform of electoral and political party financing
Abolish the Public Affairs Bureau, and replace it with a system that is more open and non-partisan
Initiate a Citizens' Assembly to make recommendations on proportional representation
Strengthen the role of the Legislature and MLAs by further increasing the power of and support for legislative committees and officers
Create a high-profile Commission on Gender and Democracy to develop a comprehensive approach to achieving gender equity in our political system
Require a more open, thorough and effective approach to public consultation on issues of public policy development
Public Interest Alberta and Democratic Renewal
Environment
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White House Oil
Privatization
Edmonton's Southwest Recreation Centre
Cost and Quality: P3s Lead to Higher Costs and Lower Quality Than Public Service
Risks to the Public Partner: P3s Are Not a Low-Risk Option
How P3s Erdode Transparency and Accountability
Loss of Flexibility: P3s Reduce Public Control Over Services and Planning
Current P3 Projects in Alberta: More Expensive, Less Effective
Eighteen Proposed P3 Schools
Calgary's Abandoned P3 Projects
Provincial Incentives for Municipal P3s: Undermining Public Options
Contact Information for Edmonton City Council
P3s: Myths and Realities
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Alberta Views Feature Article - September, 2006
Events
Education and Alberta's Future
Past Events
Democracy Forums
Linda McQuaig at the Alberta Social Forum
Not for Sale: Promoting Public Solutions in Today's Alberta
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FOIPP Documents Reveal Game of Hide and Seek
Seniors Demand Action on Crisis in Continuing Care - February 20, 2008
PIA Media Releases
Community Organizations Fear Crisis is Worsening - May 7, 2008
Advocates Propose Solutions to Crisis in Seniors Care - May 6, 2008
Minimum Wage Increase Keeps Working Poor Still Struggling Below the Surface - March 18, 2008
FOIPP Documents Reveal Game of Hide and Seek - March 7, 2008
Seniors Demand Action on Crisis in Continuing Care - February 20, 2008
Democracy is a Dialogue: Your Voice - Our Future - February 14, 2008
Government action on childcare questions fails to pass “smell test” - February 7, 2008
Children and families face worsening crisis - February 1, 2008
It's Time to Invest in Post-Secondary Education - January 7, 2008
PIA launches More Democracy! campaign for New Year - December 20, 2007
Edmonton's new recreation centre: Just Do It - But make it public - December 4, 2007
Child and Family Poverty Too High in Wealthy Alberta - November 26, 2007
Royalty Shell Game Hides Real Loss in Revenue - October 25, 2007
Democracy is not a Monologue - February 25, 2008
Minister's Plans Do Not Add Up - June 14, 2007
Citizens Honoured for Changing Alberta - May 31, 2007
Alberta government is not making the grade on childcare - December 13, 2007
Time for a Genuine Comprehensive Plan for Post-Secondary Education - March 21, 2007
Advocates Call for Comprehensive Plan for Democratic Renewal - January 30, 2007
Too many Albertans are not 'Making a Living' - January 10, 2007
Survey on Education a Wake-up Call for Alberta Government - November 20, 2006
Seniors Bring 'Long Message' to Conservative Party Debate - November 13, 2006
Campaign challenges government to take action on Seniors' Care - October 18, 2006
Develop the Full Potential of All Alberta Students - September 13, 2006
Don’t claw back federal support from Alberta’s poorest children - March 22, 2006
While politicians talk, families and workers face cuts to childcare - March 8, 2006
Alberta must defend improvements to childcare system, Feb. 8, 2006
Conservatives ‘duck’ debate on Public Interest Forum - Jan. 12, 2006
Poll shows Albertans want government to focus on public interest issues - Sep. 7, 2004
A Fair Deal For Alberta Families - Oct. 21, 2004
PC Party Fails to answer key public interest questions - Nov. 23, 2004
New Minister of Advanced Education is a good first step - Nov. 24, 2004
Albertans are anxious to see the proof in the Klein pudding- Feb. 8, 2005
Post-secondary education promises need to be put to the test - Mar. 2, 2005
Stop Playing Politics with Child Care - Apr. 22, 2005
Instead of flowers for Mother’s Day, give us a national childcare system! - May 6, 2005
Father's Day Message to the Alberta Government: Families want Quality Accessible Childcare Now! - June 17, 2005
National Childcare Deal Signed Today - July 7, 2005
Government needs to go back to school on post-secondary education review - Aug. 30, 2005
PIA calls on government to deliver on solutions - Nov. 2, 2005
Albertans Give Government Failing Grades on Post-Secondary Education - Oct. 31, 2005
PIA Monthly Updates
PIA Editorials
Albertans Need to Draw a Line in the Tar Sands
A Good Time for Baby Boomers to Consider What the Future Holds
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