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Operational review of the Real Estate Council of Alberta

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance and overall state of operations. KPMG considered findings in light of... More ≫

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance and overall state of operations. KPMG considered findings in light of common and leading governance practices for non-profit and regulatory entities of a similar scale, and provides advice in this report to the Minister on recommended actions to improve RECA’s operational effectiveness.

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Governance review of the Real Estate Council of Alberta

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance against established criteria. KPMG considered findings in light of... More ≫

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In January 2019, Service Alberta engaged KPMG to conduct a review to assess the Real Estate Council of Alberta's performance against established criteria. KPMG considered findings in light of common and leading governance practices for non-profit and regulatory entities of a similar scale, and has provided advice in this report to the Minister on recommended actions relating to Council's governance.

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Memorandum. Builder licence : active building permit applications

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits... More ≫

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Effective December 1, 2017, residential builders in Alberta are required to have a builder licence to obtain building permits for new homes. This memorandum clarifies that any building permits applied for before December 1, 2017, may be "grandfathered", and any new permits applied for beginning December 1, 2017 onwards would require a licence.

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Social housing agreement

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The Governments of Canada and Alberta signed a social housing agreement on June 30, 2016. The agreement transfers the federal government’s 75 per cent interest in jointly-owned affordable housing... More ≫

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The Governments of Canada and Alberta signed a social housing agreement on June 30, 2016. The agreement transfers the federal government’s 75 per cent interest in jointly-owned affordable housing properties and full responsibility for affordable housing programs to the province.

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Construction performance guide for new home warranty in Alberta

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This guide was developed to provide homeowners, builders and warranty providers with an easy-to-use reference on basic requirements of warranty coverage under the New Home Buyers Protection Act... More ≫

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This guide was developed to provide homeowners, builders and warranty providers with an easy-to-use reference on basic requirements of warranty coverage under the New Home Buyers Protection Act and recommended minimum performance expectations for new homes in Alberta. The guide helps homeowners to understand whether or not an issue they encounter with their new home can be considered a defect and how to work with their builders and warranty providers to resolve such issues.

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A focused response to prevent and end LGBTQ2S youth homelessness

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This report provides six key recommendations to the Government of Alberta that were developed over the course of ten months with the support of the Provincial LGBTQ2S Working Group, whom were... More ≫

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This report provides six key recommendations to the Government of Alberta that were developed over the course of ten months with the support of the Provincial LGBTQ2S Working Group, whom were engaged every step of the way. The recommendations align with and support the Youth Plan, and are reflective of current needs of the youth serving sector, including housing programs and shelters, across the province.

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Rural Alberta homelessness

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This study examined rural homelessness dynamics in 20 communities across Alberta's economic regions. The primary objective of the research was to develop a preliminary understanding of the nature... More ≫

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This study examined rural homelessness dynamics in 20 communities across Alberta's economic regions. The primary objective of the research was to develop a preliminary understanding of the nature and context of rural homelessness in Alberta using a comparative lens.

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A housing and homelessness research strategy for Alberta : supporting A plan for Alberta : ending homelessness in 10 years

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To build research capacity in the areas of housing and homelessness, Alberta Human Services facilitated a partnership between the Alberta Interagency Council on Homelessness and Alberta Centre for... More ≫

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To build research capacity in the areas of housing and homelessness, Alberta Human Services facilitated a partnership between the Alberta Interagency Council on Homelessness and Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research to develop a provincial housing and homelessness research strategy. The resulting research strategy was meant to generate and mobilize evidence to inform priorities, decisions and recommendations relevant to A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years. It included a research agenda and an implementation framework.

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Demonstrating diversion concepts within an Alberta context

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This table differentiates the concepts of prevention, diversion, and rapid re-housing and contextualizes diversion as it relates to the prevention of homelessness.

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Housing and supports spectrum

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Presents housing and supports spectrum for homeless and housed individuals or families.

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