We discussed issues and opportunities for women in the prison system with University of Alberta researchers Dr. Jana Grekul and Jenna Robinson

Breaking the cycle of incarceration for women

Approaches like more affordable housing, more addiction support and income floors focus on prevention

Why “boots on the ground” won’t solve social disorder

VCC has assembled election priorities focused on affordable housing, income security, and public safety

Provincial election: get informed and challenge candidates

New funding and measures are a step in the right direction for Calgarians living on low incomes 

The federal budget offers some affordability measures, but more action is needed

VCC’s policy and research specialist Lee Stevens reflects on the 2023 Alberta Budget

It’s challenging to write about this day says VCC’s executive director Meaghon Reid

I tried to write a blog post about International Women’s Day...

A chat with AI-driven ChatGPT about poverty

Can technology help create a greater understanding of poverty?

Food security, affordable housing, allyship and incomes were the focus in advancing the Enough for All strategy

The latest numbers from Food Banks Canada shows how employment and food security are now decoupled

New report offers policy solutions to food insecurity in Canada

Five things you should know about Calgary Eats!

It is time to STOP doing what we always do to address household food insecurity

Recapping the summer and our plans for the next season

Our top picks from 2022, and a few on the wishlist

The overturn of Roe vs. Wade had us asking, should we be concerned about abortion access in Alberta?

The state of reproductive health in Alberta: A Q&A with Dr. Carol Williams

A new report from the University of Calgary School of Public Policy says yes

VCC’s community joins together to recap 2021

Concerns about housing affordability are valid and work needs to be done

Is Calgary in an affordable housing crisis?

Should new policies be implemented to avoid debt loading Calgarians living on low incomes?

For the over 20% of Canadians with inadequate coverage, universal pharmacare would mean not having to sacrifice other necessities

Jurisdictions around the world are proposing safeguards, but the trick is getting it right

With the rise of the gig economy in Canada, is it time to rethink this type of work?

An independent evaluation on Calgary’s poverty reduction strategy just wrapped up 

More important than ever: Enough for All Evaluation

More important than ever: Enough for All Evaluation

An independent evaluation on Calgary’s poverty reduction strategy just wrapped up