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Calgary's 2025 Living Wage Rises to $26.50
Vibrant Communities Calgary, in collaboration with the Alberta Living Wage Network, releases Calgary's living wage for 2025
News Release: Calgary’s 2025 Living Wage Rises to $26.50/Hour
Shelter costs show signs of stabilizing, while rising food, transportation, and child care costs push Calgary’s 2025 living wage higher
Easing energy projects, helping growing cities: Alberta lays out federal budget wish list
Michelle James told CBC News Calgary VCC wants to see sustained or increased investments in poverty reduction
Driving Poverty Reduction and Well-Being in Calgary
E4A and VCC’s 2024 Evaluation highlights partnerships and progress towards poverty reduction
Calgary’s working poor population continues to rise as high school completion rates trend downward
A closer look at the latest data on income, transit, education, and mental health in Calgary
PODCAST: Everyone has a Story
People with lived experience of poverty share their stories and challenges
Understanding ADAP: Alberta’s New Disability Program
Key changes coming to disability benefits for Albertans
As Calgary’s municipal election heats up, the Your Voice, Our Future report confirms Calgarians top priorities
Housing, education and employment are top of mind for Calgarians right now
PODCAST: Band-aids to Breakthroughs
Why systems change is essential to the future of poverty reduction
Honouring Truth and Walking Paths Toward Reconciliation
Explore events and activities for September 30
