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Alberta child care licensing handbook

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the... More ≫

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of licensed child care programs in Alberta. It explains the tools available to licence holders during the term of their licence, as well as what to expect when a program is in non-compliance to the legislation and enforcement action is taken. And it includes a glossary of terms used in the Child Care Licensing Act and Regulation.

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Alberta Homelessness Research Agenda (2011-14)

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Describes the research priorities of the Alberta Homelessness Research Consortium, which works to support the objectives and strategies set out in A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years.

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Occupational injuries and diseases in Alberta : lost-time claims, disabling injury claims and claim rates. Transportation industries

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This report provides summary statistical analysis of the occupational injuries in transportation industries in Alberta during the period 2006 to 2010.

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Protection of sexually exploited children and youth

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This resource is intended for use by all those involved with the care of children and youth. It includes information for parents, caregivers, professionals, communities and, most importantly,... More ≫

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This resource is intended for use by all those involved with the care of children and youth. It includes information for parents, caregivers, professionals, communities and, most importantly, children and youth themselves.

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Specific decision-making and emergency decision-making : Adult Guardianship and Trustee Act (AGTA)

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and... More ≫

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Background on the Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act and new decision-making options under the Act. Overview of guiding principles and key concepts regarding specific decision-making and emergency decision-making.

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A plan for Alberta : ending homelessness in 10 years

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This plan is based on the goal of ending homelessness in Alberta by 2019. It recognizes and supports community-led action on homelessness, and aims to coordinate province-wide efforts. The plan... More ≫

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This plan is based on the goal of ending homelessness in Alberta by 2019. It recognizes and supports community-led action on homelessness, and aims to coordinate province-wide efforts. The plan sets out a series of actions aimed at shifting the work of homeless-serving agencies, communities and governments away from simply managing homelessness, and towards ending homelessness through a housing first philosophy.

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Program coordination protocol : between Child Intervention Services (CIS) (including the Supports for Permanency (SFP) Program) and Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program [2006]

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The Child Intervention Services (CIS) program is delivered by the Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs) as well as by the Delegated First Nations Agencies (DFNAs) for children and families... More ≫

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The Child Intervention Services (CIS) program is delivered by the Child and Family Services Authorities (CFSAs) as well as by the Delegated First Nations Agencies (DFNAs) for children and families living on reserve. (For the purposes of this document, the term 'CIS caseworkers' refers to program staff delivering the CIS program in both the CFSA and DFNA). The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program is voluntary and available to children in Alberta who have a disability including Aboriginal children who live on reserve. Whether on or off reserve, the program is delivered by the CFSAs. For children and families living on reserve, the FSCD program works in collaboration with the Band as well as coordinates services with available federal government programs and services. This protocol outlines how the CIS (as delivered by the CFSAs and DFNAs) and the FCSD programs will work together to best support children and families.

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Utility worker receives fatal electric shock

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in August, 2011. While doing utility upgrades and... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in August, 2011. While doing utility upgrades and conducting a residential tie-in, a worker came into contact with an overhead electrical line. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker dies of head injury

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in May, 2012. A worker fell four meters off a ladder landing on a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in May, 2012. A worker fell four meters off a ladder landing on a concrete floor below. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by steel shackle

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2011. A worker was preparing straps to lift a concrete box... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in November, 2011. A worker was preparing straps to lift a concrete box from its base when he was struck by a shackle that was suspended from a crane. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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