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Financial hardship unlocking : general program and process FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on the process to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Pensions financial hardship unlocking : reasons to unlock FAQs

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to... More ≫

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The following document provides questions and answers on reasons to unlock funds in your locked-in retirement account (LIRA) or life income fund (LIF) due to financial hardship. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Who do I contact?

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This publication provides a quick reference to many of the contacts used by consumers and businesses.

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Superintendent of Pensions : interest rate tables

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum... More ≫

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This document contains: Life Income Fund (LIF) interest rate and withdrawal calculations as per CANSIM (Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System); Table A: LIF minimum and maximum withdrawal rates; Table B: Employment Pension Plans Act and Regulation Prescribed Amounts (on or after January 1, 2015); and Table C: Interest Rates Applied to Employee Contributions of Defined Benefit Pension Plans, as per section 73(2) of the Alberta Employment Pension Plans Regulation. Please refer to the CURRENT version. Previous versions are included for historical purposes only.

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Consumer bill of rights

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Describes Alberta's Consumer Bill of Rights, which was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how... More ≫

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Describes Alberta's Consumer Bill of Rights, which was developed to help businesses and consumers understand their rights and responsibilities in the marketplace. The bill of rights outlines how the Consumer Protection Act: ensures consumers are informed about products, services and transactions; keeps consumers safe from unfair business practices; gives access to a remedy when harmed; and ensures consumers have a right to protect their interests.

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PDD - Waiting for Services

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data tracks... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data tracks the number of Albertans eligible for the PDD program who are waiting for services in regions across the province.

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FSCD - Active Caseload by Region

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are individually determined. The level and nature of support a family receives varies depending on many factors, such as the child’s disability and the family’s individual circumstances.

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FSCD - Cost by Service Category

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are individually determined. The level and nature of support a family receives varies depending on many factors such as the child’s disability and the family’s individual circumstances.   The data goes back to 2018/19 Quarter 1 (April to June) and tracks the cost of accessing services from the FSCD program by service categories (e.g. family support, child-focused services, behavioural/developmental supports, specialized services, and out of home placement) across the province on a quarterly basis.  

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FSCD - Caseload by Service Category

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are... More ≫

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The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program works with eligible families to provide support and services based on each child and family’s needs. Supports and services are individually determined. The level and nature of support a family receives varies depending on many factors, such as the child’s disability and the family’s individual circumstances.   The data goes back to April 2018 and tracks the number of Albertans accessing services from the FSCD program by service categories (e.g. family support, child-focused services, behavioural/developmental supports, specialized services, and out of home placement) across the province.  

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PDD - Caseload by Age Group

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data goes... More ≫

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The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program provides services to help adults with developmental disabilities live as independently as possible in their communities. The data goes back to April 2011 and tracks how many individuals are accessing their PDD services by age group (e.g., 18-19, 65+, and by 5 year increments between 18 and 65)

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