The Speak.Share.Thrive. blog is a place to share thoughts, contribute ideas and hold discussions. We have invited individuals to blog about important issues facing Alberta. If you wish to write a blog, contact the project team at hs.socialpolicy@gov.ab.ca.
I am pleased to announce the release of Alberta's Social Policy Framework.
There has been a lot of discussion on these pages about new ways to fund social development programs in our province. After all, if we are to truly develop a social policy framework that meets the needs of all stakeholders, we have to look at sustain
I think it is safe to say that all of us want to live in safe communities. The question then becomes what constitutes a safe community? What makes us feel safe and secure?
As the Social Policy Framework discussion begins to focus on roles and responsibilities, we must ask, “How do we best pay for the level of care we desire in this province?” A commitment needs to be made to actively search out new service models that
Since social policy is about how we meet human needs, how we support well-being, and how individuals and communities come together, it is an area that Alberta’s library community cares deeply about.
In follow-up to our introductory post, this post is intended to answer three frequently asked questions associated with the SIB model.
The engagement of a wide range of individuals and groups to date, clearly indicates the strength of Albertans’ commitment to helping create a province in which economic growth, compassion and a desire for everyone to be able to live a life with dignit
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) provide a realistic vehicle to achieve the world-leading goals set forward so far in the social policy framework discussion. These goals include, but are not limited to:
The future stability of our world is dependent on the growth of social entrepreneurship.
As a local leader, as a citizen, and as a father I am truly inspired by the leadership coming from Premier Redford and Minister Hancock toward a Social Policy Framework for Alberta.
