“Decisions made in the short-term by all levels of governments will have long-term implications for the success of Canada’s major urban centres. Policymakers, therefore, must have the political will to take risks today and lead multiple stakeholders through the various short-term conflicts in order to generate the many long-term benefits that can be achieved through innovative land-use rules.”
Read More“Albertans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must rely on governments for income and funding for supportive services. However, participation in major government programs is low and income supports are insufficient. “
Read More“In law and urban planning, harm or nuisance is cited as a legitimate cause to enact regulation. However, the logical basis of harm or nuisance can be difficult to determine and often works subversively to segregate or discriminate against marginalized groups of people.”
Read More“Poverty puts a massive strain on individuals and their families, and eventually, on public finances. In 2017, among persons with more severe disabilities, 38% had unmet needs due to costs not covered by their employment or government programs.”
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