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

VCC says the surplus is an opportunity to re-index income support and AISH to keep up with inflation

With a $3.9B surplus in Alberta, should that money be used to make life more affordable?

Inflation is driving anxiety and exacerbating mental health issues said Meaghon Reid in a recent Calgary Herald article

Inflation hits highest levels in Alberta in almost four decades

VCC discussed the impacts of the cost of living on both taxi drivers and households living on low incomes that rely on their services

Delicate balancing act as Calgary hikes taxi fares by 15%

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

Is Calgary in an affordable housing crisis?

VCC's Meaghon Reid and Hagir Sail discuss how poverty exists despite being hidden in certain areas of the city with the Calgary Journal

Poverty profile paints a clearer picture of Ward 8 incomes

Mount Royal University professor Kimberly Williams weighs in on inequity and some solutions

Without emphasizing women, Calgary's post-pandemic recovery plan is doomed to failure

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?

New spending priorities don’t address issues that matter to struggling Albertans

Alberta Budget 2022’s business as usual approach falls short 

VCC discusses affordable housing need with Global News

Federal government announces $38M to build affordable housing units for Calgary seniors

A future for child care that supports work and life

Creating spaces to advance anti-racism and anti-oppression

Concerns were expressed about the lack of immediate relief for struggling Albertans

What we’re watching for in the upcoming Alberta Budget

New Council motion will advance the development of an Indigenous gathering space in the City of Calgary

Indigenous Gathering Place is one step closer to becoming a reality

Exploring data, trends and societal impacts of wealth disparity

COVID-19, supply chain issues, inflation, rising housing prices, and climate change impacted poverty in Calgary

VCC discussed food security with Mount Royal University’s Institute for Community Prosperity’s James Stauch

VCC sees a new City Council motion as as a positive step forward 

'There's a huge gap': Council to debate creating task force on affordable housing

'There's a huge gap': Council to debate creating task force on affordable housing

VCC sees a new City Council motion as as a positive step forward