Publications

Temporary rent assistance benefit (TRAB)

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while ... More ≫

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The temporary rent assistance benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs. Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they stabilize or improve their situation. This document provides the TRAB rates in Alberta's seven largest municipalities.

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Affordable housing partnership program guidelines

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Program Guideline is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. The guidelines should be ... More ≫

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Program Guideline is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. The guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Affordable Housing Partnership Framework, as they contain specific information such as eligibility criteria and proposal evaluation criteria to obtain provincial support.

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Seniors financial assistance programs : information booklet

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Provides program information and eligibility requirements for several financial assistance programs for Alberta seniors.

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Affordable housing partnership framework

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Framework is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. It is a unique Alberta approach ... More ≫

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The Affordable Housing Partnership Framework is a companion document to Stronger Foundations: Alberta’s 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing. It is a unique Alberta approach to develop innovative and sustainable affordable housing solutions for Albertans with low income by bringing together partners from public, private, and non-profit organizations to increase supply in high need areas of the province. The framework provides the overarching goals, objectives and policy directions intended for affordable housing projects that meet the criteria for provincial support under the Affordable Housing Partnership Program.

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Family and community support services accountability framework

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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Accountability Framework provides a common definition of prevention, identifies key provincial prevention priorities and increases accountability ... More ≫

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The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Accountability Framework provides a common definition of prevention, identifies key provincial prevention priorities and increases accountability through a better outcomes model that will demonstrate the impact and value of FCSS. The Framework will help guide local programming to better address the pressing social challenges Albertans are facing today.

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Recovery-oriented housing model : report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force

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This report of the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force focuses on improving the homelessness situation in Alberta.

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Action plan on homelessness

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find ... More ≫

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This action plan provides the first steps in the Government of Alberta's response to the Coordinated Community Response to Homelessness Task Force report. The task force was established to find innovative ways to end recurring homelessness in Alberta and to find long-term solutions to help those in need.

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Workforce strategies grants : application guidelines

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Workforce Strategies Grants are intended to help Albertans develop new skills and assist employers and industry to grow their workforce. Eligible organizations can apply for grant funding to ... More ≫

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Workforce Strategies Grants are intended to help Albertans develop new skills and assist employers and industry to grow their workforce. Eligible organizations can apply for grant funding to implement innovative projects that support skills, and employment and workforce development needs.

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Labour market partnerships : program guidelines

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Labour Market Partnerships are intended to assist industry, communities and Indigenous organizations with common labour market needs to identify, develop and support projects that enhance ... More ≫

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Labour Market Partnerships are intended to assist industry, communities and Indigenous organizations with common labour market needs to identify, develop and support projects that enhance workplace development and labour market adjustment strategies. Effective collaboration among partners can improve their capacity to deal with workforce demands, such as improving the balance between labour supply and demand, implementing labour force adjustments, and supporting economic growth on a regional and/or provincial level.

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Integrated training program : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants and providers for the Integrated Training Program.

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Transition to employment services : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants and providers for Transition to Employment Services.

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Workforce attraction and retention partnerships : program guidelines

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Workforce attraction and retention partnerships are intended to assist employers, employer and industry associations in taking timely and direct action to attract and retain workers. Effective ... More ≫

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Workforce attraction and retention partnerships are intended to assist employers, employer and industry associations in taking timely and direct action to attract and retain workers. Effective partnerships will help improve and address skill and labour shortages, address workforce issues and build on activities that benefit the broader labour market.

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Indigenous employment training partnerships : program guidelines

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The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program supports First Nations on or off reserve, Métis groups on or off Settlements and other Indigenous communities and organizations, industry ... More ≫

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The Indigenous Employment Training Partnerships Program supports First Nations on or off reserve, Métis groups on or off Settlements and other Indigenous communities and organizations, industry and other governments to deliver group-training projects designed by the partnership. These partnerships will assist unemployed or under-employed Indigenous individuals to gain the necessary skills training and/or work experience to obtain and maintain long-term employment.

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Self-employment program : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants and providers for the Self-Employment Program.

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Workplace training program : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants, employers and providers for the Workplace Training Program.

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Service management and program administration guidelines

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The purpose of this guide is to outline the service management and program administration requirements of providers delivering Labour and Immigration employment services and training programs. The ... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to outline the service management and program administration requirements of providers delivering Labour and Immigration employment services and training programs. The contractor shall comply with the following guidelines, as published by the Province, and amended from time to time.

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Immigrant bridging program : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants and providers for the Immigrant Bridging Program.

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Stronger foundations : Alberta's 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing : summary

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This document provided key details from the the province's full 10-year strategic plan for affordable housing, including the vision, goals, and key actions.

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Stronger foundations : Alberta's 10-year strategy to improve and expand affordable housing

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Stronger Foundations is the province’s strategic plan for affordable housing. It outlines the action needed to provide more affordable and accessible housing options for Albertans with low income.

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Employment standards guide for employees : basic information on pay, time off, breaks, and more

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including new rules effective November 1, 2020. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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