School of Public Policy Publications

Recent Publications

AISH Food Bank

Social Policy Trends: Food Bank Use by AISH Recipients

Alberta’s Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program provides income support to those with disabilities…

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Measuring Trends and Cycles in Homeless Shelter Stays

Using data on homeless shelter use in Calgary, Alberta, this paper demonstrates how the Hodrick-Prescott filter can be used to understand patterns in homeless shelter use...

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Health Policy Trends: Team-based Primary Care

Canada’s social contract when it comes to healthcare reads something like: If you’re sick, the government will ensure you see a doctor...