The projects and activities that the ACSW undertakes to promote advocacy around social policy issues are responsive to three key areas: (1) issues that are raised by our members, both through their participation in our membership interest group meetings, as well as through direct communications with our office; (2) issues raised by ACSW stakeholders - including our partners; (3) and keeping abreast of the latest information pertaining to government policies and decisions.
June 2010
New statistics were released on Tuesday, June 15th
Public Interest Alberta, Alberta College of Social Workers and Edmonton Social Planning Council presented to the Standing Committee on the Economy regarding Alberta's minimum wage policy.
MEDIA COVERAGE
TV
- Global TV - Newshour (link takes you to the archives, select June 15 to view video clip of Minimum Wage Review discussion approximately 8:40 minutes into the clip.)
- CTV - News at Six - CTV news video player June 15 (segment called High numbers of Albertans struggling to make ends meet)
Newspaper
Supporting documents
May 2010
Social Policy Framework Media Coverage
Ian Gray, CKUA journalist, discussed the recently released Social Policy Framework on Sunday, May 30.
April 2010
Letter to Minister of Employment and Immigration, Mr. Thomas Lukaszuk
Regarding Alberta's decision to 'freeze' minimum wage.
October 2009
Dear Colleagues,
The Dignity for all Campaign, of which the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) is a partner, continues to work towards its goal for vigorous and sustained action by the federal government to combat the structural causes of poverty in Canada.
The Dignity for All Campaign calls for:
- A federal plan for poverty elimination that complements provincial and territorial plans.
- A federal anti-poverty Act that ensures enduring federal commitment and accountability for results.
- Sufficient federal investment in social security for all Canadians.
The Campaign has now been endorsed by over 2400 individuals and over 160 groups including professional associations, citizens' groups, unions, and community-based organizations.
CASW strongly encourages you to sign on and show your support for the Campaign and its goals by visiting www.dignityforall.ca.
Eugenia Repetur Moreno, SW, MSW (Equiv.), RSW
Executive Director
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Chers collègues,
La campagne Dignité pour touTES, dont l’ACTS est l’un des partenaires, continue de tenir des rencontres visant l’atteinte de son but: susciter une action vigoureuse et soutenue du gouvernement fédéral dans le but d’éliminer les causes structurelles de la pauvreté au Canada.
La campagne Dignité pour touTEs réclame :
· Nous voulons un plan fédéral pour l’élimination de la pauvreté complémentaire aux plans provinciaux et territoriaux.
· Nous voulons une loi fédéral contre la pauvreté qui assurera un engagement durable du gouvernement fédéral qui garanti son implication et son imputabilité.
· Et, nous voulons un investissement fédéral suffisant dans la sécurité sociale pour tout les canadiens.
Plus de 2 400 personnes ont déjà souscrit à cette campagne, de même que plus de 160 groupes, dont des associations de professionnels, de groupes de citoyens, des syndicats et des organismes communautaires.
Eugenia Repetur Moreno, t.s., M.S.s. (Équiv.), T.s.i
Directrice générale
September/November 2009
Greater Edmonton Alliance (GEA) is organzing to preserve irreplaceable farmland from inefficient and unsustainable development and to create a strong and sustainable local food economy.
GEA is organizing to dramatically reduce utility bills and climate change through eco equity retrofits.
Key Dates:
Great Potato Give Away! Protect Farmland! - Saturday, September 26, see www.greateredmontonalliance.com for directions and further information
Social Action Day - GEA Delegates Local Foods/SW Campaign Briefing and Community Organizing Training Session - (open to public) - Saturday, October 24, Edmonton Moravian Church, 9540 83 Ave.
City Council Final Public Hearing on Municipal Development Plan - November 12 - 13, 2009, City Hall
GEA Citizens Assembly for the Common Good and Public Launch of Sustainable Works - Wednesday, November 18, St. Theresa's Parish, 7908 25 Ave.
Industrial Areas Foundation NW Regional Leadership Institutes - November 15 - 20, 2009, Star of the North 3A St. Vital Ave, St.Albert
Please download the Greater Edmonton Alliance Fall 2009 Strategy and Schedule brochure for more information or visit www.greateredmontonalliance.com.
April/May 2009
Public Interest Alberta (PIA) is hosting ' We Can Do Better: Towards A Provincial Poverty Reduction Strategy' a public forum across Alberta in five locations:
- Red Deer - April 29
- Fort McMurray - May 6
- Grande Prairie - May 7
- Medicine Hat - May 11
- Lethbridge - May 12
Please download the information flyer here. PIA is one of ACSW's partners in advocacy, for more information visit their website at www.pialberta.org/events or call 1-877-420-0471.
October 2008
Phase II of our Disparity Campaign received Council support at the June meeting. The overall goal of the campaign is to improve social programs and policy in Alberta. On Thursday, October 2nd we offered a Category A Credit Workshop in Edmonton for those interested in being involved in the campaign. Please contact Lori Sigurdson, Professional Affairs Coordinator for further information at email: lsigurdson@acsw.ab.ca or toll free 1-800-661-3089.
More information on the Disparity Campaign can be found here www.acsw.ab.ca/podcasts/
January 2007
Please click on the links below to download ACSW's Advocacy Toolkit:
November 2006
The PC leadership race is underway. The first election date for the new leader will take place on Saturday November 25th. If there is no clear winner in the first round, a second election date will be held on Saturday December 2nd.
