School of Public Policy Publications

Recent Publications

May14

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...

Purchasing power

Social Policy Trends: The Growing Gap in Purchasing Power

The purchasing power of Canadian households has increased since 1976 though more for some than others…