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Income Support Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Income Support caseload in Alberta, including two client groups: those Expected to Work (ETW) and those who have Barriers to Full Employment (BFE). Income Support provides financial benefits to individuals and families who do not have the resources to meet their basic needs, like food, clothing, and shelter. The caseload is defined as the number of households categorized as ETW or BFE during a specific reporting period. Most commonly, this is reported as the average volume for a specific period (e.g., annually).   The composition of the caseload is made up of single individuals, lone-parent families, couples with children and couples without children. In April 2018, a breakdown of the number of caseloads by SCSS Regions was added to provide greater context.   NOTE: (1) - Due to a change in how region information is tracked within source systems, updated region caseloads for Income Support...

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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Caseload

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and... More ≫

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This Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) dataset describes the monthly Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) caseload in Alberta. The AISH program provides financial and health benefits to eligible adult Albertans with a permanent medical condition that prevents them from earning a living.   Caseloads are reported as the actual volume each month and by the Alberta government’s fiscal year. Depending on an individual’s situation, some AISH benefits may also be provided for a spouse or partner and dependent children.   Monthly caseloads are also shown as a portion of the entire Alberta population; and by gender, age, primary medical condition, family composition, employment participation and six service delivery regions across the province.   For locations of AISH delivery regions, choose the Alberta Seniors, Community and Social Services Regions Map within the Resources section.  

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Emergency financial support and benefits for Ukrainian newcomers to Alberta

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Fact sheet on emergency financial support and benefits for Ukrainian newcomers.

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Emergency Shelters Daily Occupancy AB

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This collection of datasets provided by Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) in both Excel and .csv format, contain aggregated data from 2013-2024, on the number of individuals accessing... More ≫

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This collection of datasets provided by Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) in both Excel and .csv format, contain aggregated data from 2013-2024, on the number of individuals accessing Adult Emergency Shelters funded by SCSS. Information contained in the data set includes: Date, Shelter Name, Total Approved Beds, Number of Beds funded by SCSS, Number of Beds funded by SCSS for Winter Emergency Response, Daily Occupancy.

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The CNIB Foundation Specialized Technical Equipment Program : program manual

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The Specialized Technical Equipment Program (STEP) provides consumer products and assistive technology to Albertans who are blind, partially sighted and deafblind. This equipment is necessary in... More ≫

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The Specialized Technical Equipment Program (STEP) provides consumer products and assistive technology to Albertans who are blind, partially sighted and deafblind. This equipment is necessary in maintaining one's independence at home and within their community. Eligible equipment is identified in the STEP Approved Product List.

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Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards 2024 : nomination guidelines

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Guidelines for how to submit a nomination to the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards Program, which celebrates outstanding accomplishments of immigrants including youth, women, seniors,... More ≫

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Guidelines for how to submit a nomination to the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards Program, which celebrates outstanding accomplishments of immigrants including youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, workers and community builders.

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Canada-Alberta agreement on minority-language education and second-language instruction 2023-24 : provisional arrangements

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An agreement signed by Canada and Alberta which determines the objectives, initiatives, and areas of intervention that will receive financial support from Canada for minority-language education... More ≫

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An agreement signed by Canada and Alberta which determines the objectives, initiatives, and areas of intervention that will receive financial support from Canada for minority-language education and second-language instruction, and sets out the commitments, obligations, and financial contributions of both parties.

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Alberta approved farmers' markets : market statistics

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual... More ≫

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The information contained in this document is compiled from approved farmers’ markets across Alberta. The information contained can help to provide a snapshot of the industry and help individual market organizers make decisions about their markets.

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Alberta Community Justice Grant

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The Alberta Community Justice Grant presents a unique opportunity for community-based organizations and interest groups to explore and develop innovative community justice initiatives, with the... More ≫

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The Alberta Community Justice Grant presents a unique opportunity for community-based organizations and interest groups to explore and develop innovative community justice initiatives, with the overarching goal of increasing access to justice. The grant facilitates various initiatives, including capacity building, needs assessments, and the development of essential tools, training resources, and research efforts. These endeavors aim to strengthen existing programs and explore new opportunities for community justice programs in Alberta. Funding of up to $1.2 million will be allocated for the fiscal period of 2023-24, empowering organizations to make meaningful strides in enhancing community justice. Templates to support applicants are included in this record along with the grant guidelines and application form.

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Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP) : program guidelines [2024]

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Provides the guidelines for the Alberta Export Expansion Program, which offers funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and... More ≫

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Provides the guidelines for the Alberta Export Expansion Program, which offers funding to help export-ready companies and non-profit organizations enhance access to international markets and attract global buyers. The guidelines include information on funding, eligibility criteria and how to apply.

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