VCC works with local media to highlight poverty in Calgary and discuss evidence based solutions. News media are invited to contact us with inquiries.
In the news
Filters
Activating iih kanii tai staiiwa to reduce poverty in our city
Using Indigenous teachings of oral storytelling traditions, to captures the conversations, wisdom, and experiences shared during our Pipe Ceremony.
How has the living wage impacted employers and staff in Calgary?
VCC’s latest report explores the impact of living wage work in Calgary and Alberta
Amid tariff war, poverty reduction measures are crucial for economic stability
Newly imposed tariffs likely to force more people into poverty
Analyzing the 2025 Alberta Budget
Investments in transit, affordable housing, and personal income tax a small win for people living on a low income
Responses to the 2025 Alberta Budget
VCC's Meaghon Reid spoke about the wins and concerns surrounding the 2025 Alberta budget
PODCAST: Quality in Canada's Built Environment
Meaghon Reid sits down with Dr. Brian R. Sinclair about uplifting all through dignity in city design.
Rising shelter and gasoline costs lead to uptick in Alberta’s annual inflation rate
Meaghon Reid spoke to the continued increase in basic necessities for Calgarians
What We Heard
Summarizing the voices of lived experience around employment and access to mental health services
Using Your Voice to Shape Our Tomorrow
Collective efforts in community and advocacy work lead to impactful results
