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Budget 2026: A crisis ignored is a crisis doubled
The Government of Alberta's budget for 2026-27 was released on February 26, 2026. One of the key messages was that " Budget 2026 is focused on what matters most: strengthening education, improving health care and supporting Alberta’s most vulnerable" (GoA - https://www.alberta.ca/budget ) ECOHH applauds the Government of Alberta's rhetoric around supporting Alberta's most vulnerable. However, how do cuts to social programs for housing and homelessness, AISH, Income Support, a
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Push: the Questions
Above are a few of the comments of audience members after viewing Push: The Film at Earth’s Refillery Coop on March 3. A small but engaged group of citizens gathered to learn about the financialization of housing and how large corporations are buying up significant portions of rental properties around the world. You can see more about the film at its website here. Dr. Joshua Evans, Associate Professor at the University of Alberta and Chair of ECOHH’s Policy and Communicati
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Week in Review: March 6, 2026
Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: From ECOHH’s social media ECOHH Policy, Advocacy & Communications Committee chair Joshua Evans provided information about financialization of housing in Edmonton and guided a discussion following a screening of the documentary "Push", this week, hosted by Earth's Refillery Coop as part of its Thoughtful Tuesdays program. A podcast with the RCMP and Family & Community Services about homelessness in Strath
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Week in Review: February 27, 2026
Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: Summary of events we attended National Series on Police Oversight, Legal Change, and System Transformation: Strengthening Oversight in Alberta. Nazret attended this event on behalf of ECOHH. Session slides and recording can be found here . From ECOHH’s social media The Evidence Is In: Youth Homelessness Prevention Works! March 5 webinar New review panel on accessible housing invites input ECOHH & Earth’s
Feb 27
Week in Review: February 20, 2026
Here’s a roundup of housing news and issues that we noticed this week: From ECOHH’s social media A fact sheet about the federal Build Canada Homes program A new report to the UN Human Rights Council about housing rights in Canada City of Edmonton tenant supports expanding availability Not all renters have equal opportunity-- discrimination is an issue. Some information from Statistics Canada Food resources available in Edmonton Rent control update from USA A statewide rent
Feb 20
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