Publications

Contribution of persons with disabilities to Alberta’s economy – 2022

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This paper provides the contribution of persons with disabilities to Alberta's economy in terms of GDP, labour income, and employment. The analysis was done based on the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability. More ≫

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This paper provides the contribution of persons with disabilities to Alberta's economy in terms of GDP, labour income, and employment. The analysis was done based on the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability.

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Protection for persons in care : decision summaries [2020 to Current]

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and... More ≫

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Decision summaries of the Protection for Persons in Care Director contain information about allegations of abuse which have been the subject of investigation by an independent investigator, and decisions made by the Director. Publicly posting of the decision summaries began in April 2016 to promote transparency and to increase public awareness of the service providers’ accountability to the Protection for Persons in Care Act. Individually-identifiable health and other personal information are not included in the summaries, to protect all who were involved.

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Home study report (HSR) review tool and reference guide

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This review tool and guide acts as a framework for assessment information required for a Home Study Report or Addendum to be considered comprehensive.

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Home study report (HSR) and addendums prepared by the Director to approve applicants for CFS programs and purposes : process map

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Process map that outlines steps involved in approving Home Study Reports and Addendums prepared by the Directors for Children and Family Services programs and purposes.

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Home study report (HSR) and addendums prepared as a requirement for direct applications for private guardianship (PG) : process map

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Process map that outlines steps involved in Home Study Reports and Addendums prepared as a requirement for direct applications for private guardianship.

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About the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)

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Fact sheet that explains what the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is and what it does.

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La oficina del Tutor y Curador público (OPGT) [Spanish]

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Fact sheet that explains what the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is and what it does.

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Protective measures and investigations : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2021 to current]

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint... More ≫

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When an authorized decision-maker is not doing their job properly, the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) provides protective measures. This brochure explains how to make a complaint about a legal decision-maker, and what happens during an investigation.

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Supported decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act [2022 to current]

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information... More ≫

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This information sheet explains supported decision-making under the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act. Supported decision-making gives someone authority to access your personal information and help you make and communicate your decisions. This is for adults who have the capacity to make their own personal decisions but would like to have someone they trust help them in the decision-making process. This would be helpful for capable people who face complex decisions, people whose first language is not English, and people with mild disabilities.

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Specific decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act (AGTA) [2023 to current]

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not... More ≫

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Fact sheet from the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee explaining how specific decision-making is designed to provide timely and effective decision-making services for adults who do not have the capacity to provide informed consent for health care decisions or temporary admission to, or discharge from, a residential facility.

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