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Understanding payday loans

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt explaining payday loans. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt explaining payday loans. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or by ESL learners who may be working independently.

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Social policy framework values mapping survey results

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As part of the engagement to create Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, the Government of Alberta contracted Cambridge Strategies Inc. to develop and conduct an online survey. The survey was... More ≫

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As part of the engagement to create Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, the Government of Alberta contracted Cambridge Strategies Inc. to develop and conduct an online survey. The survey was intended to identify which values and outcomes are most important to Albertans with respect to social policy and the design and delivery of social programs and services. This document is a summary of the responses.

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Francophonie albertaine = Alberta's Francophonie

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This document provides an overview of the francophone community in Alberta, and presents statistical information based on the 2011 census. Ce document offre un aperçu de la communauté francophone... More ≫

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This document provides an overview of the francophone community in Alberta, and presents statistical information based on the 2011 census. Ce document offre un aperçu de la communauté francophone de l’Alberta, et présente des statistiques fondées sur le recensement de 2011.

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Social policy update : a social policy framework for Alberta - newsletter

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This newsletter provides a brief overview of the public engagement to develop the social policy framework, and highlights next steps.

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Pocket guide : 2013 YCJA : Youth Criminal Justice Act

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The key components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are presented in 11 sections in this guide, corresponding to the sections in the Act. A twelfth section describes the impact of the Youth... More ≫

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The key components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act are presented in 11 sections in this guide, corresponding to the sections in the Act. A twelfth section describes the impact of the Youth Justice Act, the Alberta legislation which deals with young persons in relation to provincial offences and municipal by-laws.

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A plan for Alberta : ending homelessness in 10 years : 3 year progress report

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The report outlines the significant achievements of those who have collaborated to implement A Plan for Alberta: Ending Homelessness in 10 Years, since it got underway in 2009.

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Attracting and retaining people to rural Alberta : a list of resources & literature review

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Attracting population to small rural communities can be a challenge as most people prefer to settle in larger cities where the draw of family, friends, ethnic networks and jobs is strong. However,... More ≫

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Attracting population to small rural communities can be a challenge as most people prefer to settle in larger cities where the draw of family, friends, ethnic networks and jobs is strong. However, rural communities can attract and retain population by promoting the benefits of living and working in smaller communities (e.g., employment opportunities, lower living expenses, safe neighborhoods and access to community health and recreation services). This document was developed as a resource guide to assist rural communities in Alberta wishing to attract and retain population to address their long-term economic needs. The document includes information and links to web based resources, initiatives and programs. The document contains information on some best practices that have been developed by other countries. The document also reviews the literature on benefits, challenges and strategic options to attract and retain population in rural communities.

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Social policy framework engagement : results of phase two survey

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As part of the engagement to develop Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, 774 people completed a survey on socialpolicy.alberta.ca between September 27 and November 16, 2012. This document is a... More ≫

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As part of the engagement to develop Alberta’s Social Policy Framework, 774 people completed a survey on socialpolicy.alberta.ca between September 27 and November 16, 2012. This document is a summary of the responses.

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Summing up : Albertans' perspectives for a social policy framework : results of public engagement on the social policy framework, June-November 2012

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This summary document provides a high-level overview of feedback received on the social policy framework during the entire public engagement, from June 7 - November 30, 2012. It is an updated... More ≫

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This summary document provides a high-level overview of feedback received on the social policy framework during the entire public engagement, from June 7 - November 30, 2012. It is an updated version of Summing Up: Results of Phase One Engagement on the Social Policy Framework, released in September 2012.

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Identity theft

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on identity theft. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn... More ≫

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Developed to support English as a Second Language learners, this resource contains a reading excerpt on identity theft. This is one in a series of resources created to help ESL students learn about living in Alberta while also developing their English-language skills. The resources can be used by teachers within the ESL classroom, or by ESL learners who may be working independently.

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