Adequate employment is central to reducing poverty. Workforce policies in Calgary need to ensure families and individuals receive living wages and that people have opportunities to develop and refresh their skills through continuing education.
Lever of ChangeEmployment
Key Topics
Income from employment that is sufficient to cover the cost of living in a given region is not only vital to reducing poverty but is a necessary component to a resilient city and economy. People need more than the bare minimum, this includes enough income to cover bank fees, education and training, internet costs, and the ability to save for an unexpected event. Other principles identified by Living Wage Canada include a wage that enables working families to have sufficient income to cover reasonable costs, promote social inclusion, and support healthy child development.
Vibrant Communities Calgary is a Living Wage Employer and a part of the Alberta Living Wage Network.
Each lever of change links to one or more of the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Employment links to #2 and #7.
E4A in Action
Report to Community
Evaluating our collective progress towards achieving Enough for All in 2020
News & Events
- Jul 23, 2021
Calgary Ward Poverty Profiles show that poverty exists in every Ward
New interactive tool helps Calgarians understand poverty in our city
- Jul 22, 2021
New report highlights how poverty exists in each one of Calgary’s 14 wards
CityNews Calgary interviews Meaghon Reid about the Calgary Municipal Ward Poverty Profiles
- Jul 8, 2021
VCC hosts fireside chat with basic income expert Dr. Evelyn Forget
Policy and Research Specialist, Lee Stevens leads a discussion that raises questions and sparks critical thinking
Resources
Name
Type
Date
Tags
Levers
